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For practical training, 2023
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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For student quality of life, 2021
90%
Gold-standard employment, 2022
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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Summer Law Extern: Alfonso Gunaratnam, Minnesota Court of Appeals
Law school has solidified for 3L Alfonso Gunaratnam that he wants to be a litigator, in part, because he has been diligent about finding ways to explore the career path as a student. This summer, he completed a judicial externship with Judge Diane Bratvold in the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Gunaratnam says having the opportunity… The post Summer Law Extern: Alfonso Gunaratnam, Minnesota Court of Appeals appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Professor David Grenardo Wins Prestigious Warren E. Burger Prize
St. Thomas Law Professor David Grenardo has been recognized nationally as a thought leader by the American Inns of Court. He is the 2023 winner of the prestigious Warren E. Burger Prize for his essay, “Debunking the Major Myths Surrounding Mandatory Civility for Lawyers Plus Five Mandatory Civility Rules That Will Work.” The award recognizes… The post Professor David Grenardo Wins Prestigious Warren E. Burger Prize appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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St. Thomas Law Faculty Appointed to Minnesota Supreme Court
Karl Procaccini, a full-time visiting assistant professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, has been appointed as the newest associate justice on the Minnesota Supreme Court. He will take the seat of Justice Natalie Hudson, who is being elevated to chief justice of the court. Procaccini has been a St. Thomas adjunct… The post St. Thomas Law Faculty Appointed to Minnesota Supreme Court appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Summer Law Extern: Mirtha Montoya, Strong & Starlike Consulting
As Mirtha Montoya begins her third year of law school, her future career path has come into focus. In part, it’s because of her summer externship with Strong & Starlike, a consulting and educational services firm that works with the government and nonprofits to aid in the creation of programs and policies that benefit minority… The post Summer Law Extern: Mirtha Montoya, Strong & Starlike Consulting appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.