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For practical training, National Jurist, 2025
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
St. Thomas Law Marks Milestone Year With Mission, Employment Outcomes at Core
The latest rankings from U.S. News and World Report and recent graduate employment outcomes shine a light on the University of St. Thomas School of Law's unwavering commitment to its mission and students. The Minneapolis-based law school is ranked No. 94 in the 2025 U.S. News rankings. St. Thomas has been among the top 100… The post St. Thomas Law Marks Milestone Year With Mission, Employment Outcomes at Core appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Law School’s Mission Roundtable Explores Slavery, the Catholic Church and Restorative Justice
The University of St. Thomas School of Law’s spring Mission Roundtable event featured a conversation with Monique Maddox, president and chief executive officer of the Descendants Truth & Reconciliation Foundation. In 2016, Maddox, who grew up in Maringouin, Louisiana, discovered that her ancestors were enslaved by Jesuit priests when she happened to read a New… The post Law School’s Mission Roundtable Explores Slavery, the Catholic Church and Restorative Justice appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Q&A: School of Law Alumnus Adam Cox '07 J.D.
Originally from South Dakota, Adam Cox ‘07 J.D. moved from Minneapolis back to Sioux Falls in 2016 when he was invited to lead the wealth management division at First National Bank in Sioux Falls as chief wealth management officer. Over the past several years, Cox and his team have organically grown the business from $3.7… The post Q&A: School of Law Alumnus Adam Cox '07 J.D. appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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School of Law Mentor Externship Recognized as Bloomberg Innovation Program
The University of St. Thomas School of Law has been recognized as one of the nation’s top schools for career resilience. Bloomberg Law named the school’s Mentor Externship Program among just 10 academic programs that are pioneering educational innovations that benefit their students, their schools and the legal field. “Bloomberg Law is pleased to recognize… The post School of Law Mentor Externship Recognized as Bloomberg Innovation Program appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Legal Clinic Students Help Clients Realize Dream of Becoming US Citizens
In October 2024, law student practitioners 2L Alissa Pollard and 3L Oksana Synetska accompanied their client, Lilian, to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for her naturalization interview. Pollard and Synetska had worked with Lilian over the past few months to help prepare her for the day, conducting mock interviews and going over possible scenarios… The post Legal Clinic Students Help Clients Realize Dream of Becoming US Citizens appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.