United States Attorney Ryan K. Patrick of the Southern District of Texas, along with the Interim Assistant Attorney General Brian Rabbitt of the Department of Justice – Criminal Division, announced the charges made against a Texas wom...
A discussion of Myon Burrell’s case and Minnesota Law's Child Advocacy and Juvenile Justice Clinic’s successful effort to secure Burrell’s freedom after 18 years in prison. This event features Professor Perry Moriearty, student attorney Kaitlyn...
6th Annual Minnesota Law MLK Convocation — Breaking the Dam Against Social Progress
Minnesota Law's 6th Annual MLK Convocation: Breaking the Dam Against Social Progress – January 27, 2021
“Law and order exist for the purpose of establishing justice and when they fail in this purpose they become the dangerously structured dams ...
Patent Law Programs: Patent Drafting and Oral Advocacy Competition
MN Law Student Bernard Cryan, 3L, describes his experience as a member of the Patent Drafting and Oral Advocacy Competition Team for Patent Law Programs.
2L Frances Daniels Wins $5K Scholarship from AccessLex
Frances Daniels, 2L, learns of her AccessLex scholarship during a video conference call with AccessLex representatives and Assistant Dean of Students Erin Keyes ’00.
Marriage Equality in Minnesota: A Horatio Ellsworth Kellar Webinar
This virtual event features Minnesota Law Alumnus Jack Baker and his spouse Michael McConnell, the first legally married same-sex couple in the history of the United States, and an overview of the 2012 marriage amendment campaign and the 2013 adoptio...
This year's annual Lockhart Club celebration was hosted virtually on October 6, 2020, and featured a discussion between Dean Garry W. Jenkins and University of Minnesota President Joan T.A. Gabel.
Gina Tonn '20 and Cooper Christiancy '21 share how philanthropy has had a positive impact on their Minnesota Law education and their ability to become the next generation of lawyer-leaders for the region, the country, and the world.
Garry W. Jenkins, dean of the University of Minnesota Law School, explains how Minnesota Law trains the next generation of lawyer-leaders for the region, the country, and the world.
Facial Recognition Technology and Its Algorithmic Racial Bias
This University of Minnesota Law School webinar focuses on facial recognition technology and the implications of the growing use of video in policing and the justice system, along with how they connect to efforts to eliminate bias. This virtual progr...
Kate Snowdon, associate director of admissions, discusses scholarship opportunities, financial aid options, and residency/reciprocity agreements at Minnesota Law.
How to Prepare Successful Supplemental & Diversity Statements
Maddie Mercil, admissions counselor at Minnesota Law, discusses the importance of supplemental statements to your application, and how they are a valuable opportunity to demonstrate what unique qualities you would bring to the Minnesota Law community...
Corporate Institute: Contract Performance for Small Businesses
Hosted by the Small Business Administration, University of Minnesota professors, law students, and expert lawyers come together to support small businesses in understanding legal issues in uncertain times. This July 22, 2020 talk on contract issues w...
The Minnesota Paradox: A Discussion About Racial Disparities in the Criminal Justice System
This webinar focused on a discussion around racial disparities seen in our criminal justice system and how we can play a positive role, moderated by Executive Director of the Robina Institute of Criminal Law and Criminal Justice, Kelly Mitchell. Insi...
Corporate Institute: Unemployment Insurance in Uncertain Times
Hosted by the Small Business Administration, University of Minnesota professors, law students, and expert lawyers come together to support small businesses in understanding legal issues in uncertain times. This talk on unemployment programs was given...
Corporate Institute: Lease Issues in Uncertain Times
Hosted by the Small Business Administration, University of Minnesota professors, law students, and expert lawyers come together to support small businesses in understanding legal issues in uncertain times. This talk on lease issues was given by two C...
Corporate Institute: Insurance Considerations in Uncertain Times
Hosted by the SBA, University of Minnesota Law School professors, law students, and expert lawyers come together to support small businesses in understanding legal issues in uncertain times. This June 17, 2020 talk on insurance was given by two Corpo...
This panel discussion examines policing and the law in addition to exploring current realities, policy, and legal solutions to racial violence and bias in policing.
The webinar features:
- Dean Garry W. Jenkins
- Professor Susanna Blumenthal
- Profe...
The Law School's 2020 Virtual Commencement includes congratulations, remarks, and announcements of award recipients from Dean Garry W. Jenkins, faculty, graduates, and staff, along with a recording of "Pomp and Circumstance" from the Minnesota Orches...
#GoFurther: Taylor Mayhall '18, Judicial Law Clerk at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Taylor Mayhall '18, judicial law clerk at the Atomic Safety & Licensing Board Panel at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, shares how the Environmental & Energy Law Concentration—one of 11 specialty areas at #MinnesotaLaw—prepared her to work...
Sush Rajeevan ’15 on Minnesota Law's Unique Formula for Professional Success
Sush Rajeevan ’15, associate at Pepper Hamilton in Boston, recounts her time at Minnesota Law and how--from the first day of class--her success was supported by the Law School.
#GoFurther: Christoper Ronan Conway '19, Appellate Court Attorney at New York Supreme Court
Christoper Ronan Conway '19, appellate court attorney at the New York Supreme Court Appellate Division, Third Department, shares how consistent support from his professors and career advisers and his practical learning opportunities at #MinnesotaLaw ...
5th Annual Minnesota Law MLK Convocation — Shared Stakes Across Neighborly Divides
Retired Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Alan C. Page ’78 joined Navin Ramalingam, 2L, for a conversation on equality in race and education commemorating the life and work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at Minnesota Law's 5th Annual MLK Convoca...