On Demand CLEs
The Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education allows attorneys to claim up to 30 hours of CLE credit per 45-hour reporting period through on-demand CLEs.
School of Law Alumni
Alumni Association
Engage and Connect with the Law Alumni Community
All graduates of the School of Law belong to the Alumni Association. Be a part of this vast network of lawyers and make connections to help further your career. No dues are charged for membership.
Alumni Involvement
Get Involved
As a graduate of the University of St. Thomas, you bring passion to the practice of law, offer unconditional commitment to clients, further social justice through pro bono service, and weave excellence into your professional and family endeavors. As a member of our alumni community, you work tirelessly to strengthen the reputation of the School of Law. Your passion for your calling, causes, family, volunteer activities, and fellow classmates reminds us daily of the impact our alumni are making on the legal, non-profit, government, and business sectors.
Get involved with the Alumni Board, join a committee or volunteer to help various law school departments.
Lawyer Search
Need legal help? St. Thomas lawyers are here for you.
The University of St. Thomas School of Law educates outstanding lawyers who are committed to excellence, social responsibility, servant leadership and the common good. These innovative professionals serve their communities in diverse ways and work in a variety of different settings: law firms, corporations, nonprofits, public interest, the judiciary, government agencies and in non-traditional career paths. Regardless of where they work, St. Thomas lawyers are committed to the search for truth, integrity in the administration of justice, and the protection of the rule of law.
Alumni Benefits
Alumni of the School of Law get access to great benefits long after they graduate.
On Demand CLEs
Career Support
When looking for a new career path, we can give you the support you need to find your dream job.
Law Library
The reference librarians can assist you after you graduate. They provide personalized research assistance and are available to answer reference questions. You can also borrow books when you set up a patron account.
Classroom and Conference Space
The School of Law encourages alumni to consider its facilities when planning meetings, conferences and other professional gatherings. The building offers state-of-the-art technology, and catering services are available. To request space for conferences, large events or use of the Schulze Grand Atrium, please contact Devin Donskoi, Events Manager, at DONS6546@stthomas.edu or 651-962-4873.
Give
The School of Law could not maintain its current level of excellence without annual fund gifts. Tuition has never covered the full expense of educating students at St. Thomas. Alumni participation in Annual Giving demonstrates that St. Thomas Law graduates believe in the mission of the school. Your gift is a vote of confidence—a show of support for our students and law school leadership.
Your participation brings fellow St. Thomas Law alumni together for a common purpose: maintaining the School of Law's tradition of excellence and inspired justice. And one way we show our strength is national leadership in alumni annual giving participation among ABA-accredited law schools. Your collective gifts have impact.
We invite you to partner with us on our funding priorities for the School of Law. The University of St. Thomas School of Law continues to live out our mission "as a Catholic law school . . . dedicated to integrating faith and reason in the search for truth through a focus on morality and social justice." This mission statement continues to serve as the School of Law's true north. We know who we are, and we know where we want to go. But determining how we get there requires the development of strategic priorities, which will change over time as we adapt to meet the world's evolving needs.
Find out more about giving to areas of need by clicking the link below.
All thriving relationships require an ongoing commitment—and for the institutions you care about, a continued financial commitment. Making a gift to St. Thomas is an important and critical part of investing in today's School of Law.
We must not forget that all graduates benefited in some measure from the generosity of donors to the school who came before them. A culture of philanthropy and strong stewardship ensure that the law school will continue educating mission-oriented lawyers well into the future.
- Automatic reoccurring giving (Supra Society)
- Employer matching gifts
- Planned giving
Publications and Communications
Alumni are eligible to receive publications that keep you in touch with the profession, your fellow alumni, and events at the University of St. Thomas. Make sure your contact information is up to date to receive these publications.
St. Thomas Lawyer Magazine
St. Thomas Lawyer magazine is sent to alumni and friends of the law school twice each year. The publication's mission is to engage graduates and other constituents about people and programs of St. Thomas Law.
Law Alumni e-Newsletter
St. Thomas Law alumni receive periodic electronic newsletters designed to keep graduates updated on School of Law events and recent developments. To receive these newsletters, send your current e-mail address to the Alumni Relations Office at lawalumni@stthomas.edu.
St. Thomas Magazine
As members of a broader St. Thomas alumni family, all St. Thomas Law graduates receive the digital version of the award-winning St. Thomas magazine. This magazine gives you insight into the entire St. Thomas community.
Update your Information
Make sure your alumni contact info is up-to-date and let your class reps know about life and career news.
School of Law News
Law School Student, Fellowship Program Honored
University of St. Thomas School of Law student Emily Hegna and the Archbishop Ireland Justice Fellows program were honored at the 2026 Minnesota Justice Foundation (MJF) Awards Celebration on Sept. 22. The event recognizes members of Minnesota’s legal community for their pro bono and public interest legal work. Emily Hegna, 3L – Outstanding Service Award… The post Law School Student, Fellowship Program Honored appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Professor Jorge Barrera-Rojas Elected to U.N. Human Rights Advisory Committee
University of St. Thomas School of Law Professor Jorge Barrera-Rojas was elected to the Human Rights Council Advisory Committee by the United Nations Human Rights Council. He will serve on the advisory committee until 2029 as a representative from Chile for the Latin American and Caribbean States region. “This election is an honor I receive… The post Professor Jorge Barrera-Rojas Elected to U.N. Human Rights Advisory Committee appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Summer Law Extern: Joseph Hillman, Norwest Equity Partners
Like all first-year law students, now 2L Joseph Hillman took a Contracts course during his first semester of law school at the University of St. Thomas. He learned the principles behind how contracts are formed and interpreted. This summer, after his first year of law school, an internship with Norwest Equity Partners gave him the… The post Summer Law Extern: Joseph Hillman, Norwest Equity Partners appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Summer Law Extern: Kayla Abrams-Mahoney, Ramsey County Public Defender’s Office
Even though it scared her, speaking in a courtroom in front of a judge was something Kayla Abrams-Mahoney '28 J.D. knew she would have to do at some point in law school as she pursued a career in criminal defense. This summer, she got her chance during her externship with the Ramsey County Public Defender’s… The post Summer Law Extern: Kayla Abrams-Mahoney, Ramsey County Public Defender’s Office appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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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.
Alumni Engagement Staff
Lisa Montpetit Brabbit
Associate Dean of External Relations and Programs
(651) 962-4871
lmbrabbit@stthomas.edu
More about Lisa Montpetit Brabbit
lmbrabbit@stthomas.edu
Ellie Speedling
Coordinator, External Relations
(651) 962-4830
ellie.speedling@stthomas.edu
More about Ellie Speedling
ellie.speedling@stthomas.edu