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There is a lot happening at the University of St. Thomas School of Law! The school holds on-campus and online events throughout the year that bring together leading experts, thought leaders and community members to engage on important and relevant topics. Our faculty members are active in and outside the law school, speaking at conferences, advocating for reforms and providing their expertise in the media.
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A Quiet Force for Justice: Law Professor Carl Warren Retires
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Law Students Argue Appeal for Prisoner’s Eighth Amendment Right to Medical Treatment
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St. Thomas Lawyer Magazine
St. Thomas Lawyer is the flagship publication of the University of St. Thomas School of Law. Published twice a year, it is available in print at the law school.
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Faculty from the University of St. Thomas School of Law regularly provide expertise to media, including CNN, National Public Radio and The New York Times.
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School of Law News
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.
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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.