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For practical training, National Jurist, 2026
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, 2024
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Gold-standard employment, 2025
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 and Compliance Certificates
Online certificate programs offered in partnership with the National Society of Compliance Professionals (NSCP).
Law School Interim Dean
Jerry Organ
The University of St. Thomas School of Law Interim Dean is Jerry Organ.
Associate Deans
Thomas Berg
Associate Dean for Innovation and Strategic Initiatives; James L. Oberstar Professor of Law and Public Policy
Meet Associate Dean Berg
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
Gregory Sisk
Associate Dean for Research, Pio Cardinal Laghi Distinguished Chair in Law, Professor and Co-director of the Murphy Institute for Catholic Thought, Law, and Business
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
Summer Law Extern: Haakon Lien, IP Law
Before his externship this summer, 2L Haakon Lien hadn't explored intellectual property (IP) law as a possible career path, but he was open to the idea. "I did not really have an area of law in mind that I was considering when I started law school," Lien said. "I wanted to—and still do—explore every option… The post Summer Law Extern: Haakon Lien, IP Law appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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St. Thomas Law: 25 Years Forward
When the University of St. Thomas School of Law opened its doors in 2001, the founders had "high aspirations and a deep mission." What they didn't have was any idea what would happen, not even knowing how many students would show up for the first day of class. Turns out 120 students came, and the… The post St. Thomas Law: 25 Years Forward appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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A Career Connected by Purpose
Through what has so far been an incredibly diverse career, Lara Marion ’07 J.D. seems to always find herself “at the intersection of something.” Just where she likes to be. That’s because being right in the center of things like industry and policy, or industry and academia allows her to do what she loves doing… The post A Career Connected by Purpose appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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New Professor Morgan Gray Brings Expertise in AI to St. Thomas Law
The University of St. Thomas School of Law is expanding its leadership in technology and legal education with the addition of Morgan Gray, a scholar at the forefront of artificial intelligence and the law. Gray, who joined the faculty this past year as an assistant professor, brings expertise in AI, specifically natural language processing and… The post New Professor Morgan Gray Brings Expertise in AI to St. Thomas Law appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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From the Farm to Corporate Law: Alumnus Embraces Interdisciplinary Life
Self-proclaimed “farm kid,” Leah (Miller) Koch ’15, ’18 JD/MA has traveled a career path from law clerk to city attorney to in-house counsel at Land O’Lakes. Integrating Catholic Studies into her legal education as a JD/MA student and Murphy Scholar helped her reach her goals of being more human, more Christ-centered, and a better thinker.… The post From the Farm to Corporate Law: Alumnus Embraces Interdisciplinary Life appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.