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Practice with a Purpose
About the School of Law
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.
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Best value private law school, National Jurist, 2023
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Gold-standard employment, 2023
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 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.
Law School Dean
Daniel B. Kelly
The University of St. Thomas School of Law Dean is Daniel B. Kelly.
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 2024, 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
Q&A With School of Law Alumna Emily Niles ’14 J.D.
Emily Niles ’14 J.D. is a partner and litigator at Robins Kaplan LLP where she represents clients in high-stakes intellectual property (IP), technology and business disputes. Over the past several years, Niles helped lead a trial team in a patent infringement dispute related to pre-lit artificial Christmas trees that in 2024 achieved a $42.4 million… The post Q&A With School of Law Alumna Emily Niles ’14 J.D. appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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2024 Law Alumna Award Recipients: Christy Botts and Carmeann Foster
The University of St. Thomas School of Law honored Christy Botts ’98, ’11 J.D. and Carmeann Foster ’08, ’12 J.D./MSW with its Alumna Achievement Award at the 2024 Alumnae Brunch on Nov. 2. Botts and Foster are co-founders of Rebound, Inc., a Twin Cities nonprofit that seeks to partner with the community to address the… The post 2024 Law Alumna Award Recipients: Christy Botts and Carmeann Foster appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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St. Thomas Alum Proudly Serves Tribe and the Law
Charles Dolson ’14 J.D., ’24 Executive MBA has explored many different career paths. A Marine Corps veteran, police officer and attorney, the one closest to the Bemidji resident’s heart and his cultural roots was when he served as CEO of Red Lake, Inc. “My volunteer work for Indian tribes has been in the world of… The post St. Thomas Alum Proudly Serves Tribe and the Law appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Religious Liberty Legal Clinic Asks Supreme Court to Protect Native Land
The School of Law’s Religious Liberty Appellate Clinic has again filed an amicus curiae brief, on behalf of several religious liberty law scholars, in support of Apache Stronghold, a coalition of Apaches, other Native peoples and non-Native allies. Following a denial from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, Apache Stronghold has petitioned… The post Religious Liberty Legal Clinic Asks Supreme Court to Protect Native Land appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Summer Law Clerk: Chris Eliou, Dakota County Public Defender’s Office
Third-year student Chris Eliou is discovering in law school that his passion for the law lies in representing criminal defendants. That interest was accelerated over the summer through his clerkship with the Dakota County Public Defender’s Office. “I appreciated the opportunity to help clients with their problems,” he said. Under the supervision of the office’s… The post Summer Law Clerk: Chris Eliou, Dakota County Public Defender’s Office appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.