For practical training, 2024
University of St. Thomas School of Law
Founded in 1999, the University of St. Thomas School of Law is an ABA-accredited law school in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, offering an innovative curriculum that emphasizes professional formation and the education of the whole person. We strive to help each student develop the professional and ethical values that are vital to long-term success in our profession, enabling them to become lawyers who lead their communities by serving them.
For student quality of life, 2021
Gold-standard employment, 2023
Degrees and Programs
J.D. Program
Our program combines practical skills, theoretical knowledge and mentoring with a mission that inspires our commitment to social justice and excellence.
Ethics & Compliance Programs
Online and on-campus master’s degree programs offered in partnership with the St. Thomas Opus College of Business.
LL.M. in U.S. Law
A one-year degree program for international attorneys who want to expand their knowledge about the U.S. legal system.
Interim Dean
Joel A. Nichols
The University of St. Thomas School of Law is led by Interim Dean Joel A. Nichols. He received his Juris Doctor, with high honors, from Emory Law School, and a Master of Divinity from the Candler School of Theology at Emory University. Nichols earned a Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, from Abilene Christian University.
Associate Deans
Lisa Montpetit Brabbit
Associate Dean for External Relations and Programs
Michael Robak
Director of the Schoenecker Law Library, Associate Dean and Clinical Professor of Law
Thought Leaders
World-class Faculty
Our professors are leading experts in their fields and our students’ biggest supporters. They not only teach, they create opportunities for law students to work side-by-side with them on research, writing and advocacy work. In 2021, St. Thomas Law’s faculty was ranked #23 in the nation for scholarly impact.
An Engaged Legal Community
Minnesota Bench and Bar
St. Thomas Law is located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, right in the middle of a dynamic legal and business community.
School of Law News
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Law Professor Honored for His Work as a Religious Liberty Scholar and Advocate
Law Professor Thomas Berg was recognized with a Religious Freedom Scholar Award by the Seventh-day Adventist Church North American Division for his contributions to the scholarship of religious liberty and his work as an advocate. He received the honor at the 18th annual Religious Liberty Dinner in Washington, D.C., on April 30. “Professor Berg is… The post Law Professor Honored for His Work as a Religious Liberty Scholar and Advocate appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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2024-25 Law Alumni Board Announced; Meet New President Chris Vatsaas
The School of Law is pleased to announce its 2024-25 Alumni Board. A special welcome to the new directors and incoming secretary. Thank you to the outgoing board members for their years of dedicated service, including past president Elizabeth Drotning Hartwell ’06 and directors Chuck Berendes ’07 J.D., Nicolet Lyon ’10 J.D., Jules Porter ’17… The post 2024-25 Law Alumni Board Announced; Meet New President Chris Vatsaas appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Holloran Center Receives Major Gift to Support Professional Formation Among Law Students
The law school’s Holloran Center for Ethical Leadership in the Professions has received a major gift from Jake Marvin, former CEO of Marvin Companies, to establish the Steve Tourek and Jake Marvin Scholars Endowment. The fund will be used to engage students in the mission and work of the Holloran Center, which provides innovative interdisciplinary… The post Holloran Center Receives Major Gift to Support Professional Formation Among Law Students appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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2023 Law Graduates Set New Record for Employment
St. Thomas Law’s Class of 2023 set a new school record for the number of graduates employed in “gold standard” positions within 10 months of commencement. The law school recently reported that 92.5% of last year’s graduating class is working in full-time, long-term jobs that either require a law license or for which having a… The post 2023 Law Graduates Set New Record for Employment appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.