School of Law
Congratulations on your offer of admission to the University of St. Thomas School of Law! We are excited to have you join our community and look forward to working with you throughout your legal career.
Below is information and resources to help you learn more about St. Thomas, the Twin Cities, and the next steps in the admissions process. Reach out to us if you have any questions!
Two Important Upcoming Dates:
April 2, 2027 Admitted Applicant Program and Social Event
April 7, 2027 Seat Deposit Deadline
On-campus orientation is tentatively scheduled for August 16—19, 2027.
The week prior to on-campus orientation, a virtual orientation site on Canvas will launch, with details on our policy manual, student conduct, well-being, the mentor externship program, technology, library resources, campus safety, the downtown area, and more.
Choosing a law school is a big decision! Visiting campus is one thing you can do to make that decision easier.
Located in downtown Minneapolis, the five-level University of St. Thomas School of Law building has been described as “breathtaking” and has received rave reviews for its beauty and impressive design. Classrooms, faculty offices and student spaces are intermingled, which encourages interaction and cultivates the unique sense of community found at St. Thomas Law.
If you would like to schedule an in-person individual campus tour or sit in on a law class, please contact us. Individual virtual appointments are also available.
The law school offers a travel reimbursement stipend to admitted applicants for an individual campus visit. Admitted applicants who live outside of Minnesota or more than 100 miles from Minneapolis/St. Paul can submit receipts for reimbursement. The stipend must be used before the tuition deposit deadline. If you feel you are still eligible for the reimbursement, please contact us.
St. Thomas Law has established itself not only as an outstanding law school but also as an exceptional place to be a law student. While a number of factors contribute to this, including our beautiful building and remarkable faculty, our students clearly are the biggest factor in shaping the sense of community.
Individual online meetings are available to any admitted applicant interested in talking with an admissions staff member. Please contact Suzan McGinnis, our Director of Admissions at suzan.mcginnis@stthomas.edu or schedule your video chat.
If you would like to connect with a St. Thomas Law faculty member, alumnus or current student by phone or email, please let us know. We will be happy to put you in touch with a community member who can answer questions and share their experience at St. Thomas Law.
An online account has been generated for you. Please take the next step and activate it using the directions below and the St. Thomas ID number, St. Thomas username and St. Thomas email address sent to you via email. The email also contained details on how to pay your deposit online to reserve your seat in the entering class using Murphy Online, our online portal for personal, academic and financial information and more.
If you're a St. Thomas alumnus, we re-established your existing account. Use the instructions below to activate your account.
Your account allows you to login to your St. Thomas email, campus computers and other digital resources.
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a security method for your account that helps verify that you are the person who is logging into your account. MFA protects you and the university.
We offer students the option of paying your $500 deposit electronically or via USPS by:
Mail a check or money order:
Pay by credit card:
Students typically make their first tuition payment in late August, prior to the September deadline. Your best resource for questions about the timeline and payment process is the Business Office. We encourage you to visit the Business Office's website for details.
Ideally, because of the demands of law school, first-year students will not be employed during their first year. There is, however, no specific rule limiting student employment. During any semester for which a student is enrolled in 12 or more credits, they should consider 20 hours per week of employment as a recommended maximum. If you have any questions, please contact us at lawschool@stthomas.edu.
All students need a personal computer or laptop for law school.
Your personal computer or laptop must be able to run our Exemplify exam software. Chromebooks and Tablets are not supported by Exemplify and should not be used for law school.
Students are required to own earphones with a microphone for Zoom sessions. Innovation and Technology Services (ITS) recommends the Logitech H390 USP Computer Headset or a similar product.
You can find more information and details about personal computer or laptop requirements, software and on campus printing on the Personal Computers: Law Student Frequently Asked Questions page.
Student Assistance Available
For some law students there may be an opportunity to increase your cost of attendance budget to cover (once only) the cost of a computer. Information on this opportunity can be found on the Graduate Financial Aid webpage.
The Center for Well-Being provides services across four integrated partner areas: health services, counseling and psychological services, health promotion and resilience, and violence prevention and awareness. Visit the center's website for information about our health insurance and vaccination requirements, on-campus clinics and more.
On-campus parking for law students is available on the Minneapolis campus in the 11th St. and Harmon Place ramp for an hourly/daily fee or by purchasing a permit. There are also metered street parking spots surrounding campus and near-by non-St. Thomas parking ramps available. Members of the St. Thomas community are encouraged to consider sustainable transportation to-and-from campus, including walking, riding a bicycle, taking the city bus or even joining a carpool.
Housing Webinar and Off-Campus Housing Resources:
There are many different options for living in the Twin Cities. Our location in downtown Minneapolis situates us in the heart of the Twin Cities, and the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area offers an abundance of options when it comes to housing.
St. Thomas offers off-campus housing listings and other resources for students who are looking to rent. As most of this is directed towards the St. Paul campus, there are other options closer to the Minneapolis campus using the filters. St. Thomas also provides a free shuttle between the St. Paul and Minneapolis campus; the shuttle schedule can be found here.
Check out the 2026 UST Law Housing Guide here. The 2027 will be printed in the Spring!
Our current student housing ambassadors are also a good link to living in the Twin Cities. Please feel free to reach out to them as you look for housing:
Cate Eberhart (3L), familiar with St. Paul and Minneapolis
Email: cate.eberhart@stthomas.edu
Brad Boulden (3L), familiar with Downtown Minneapolis and St. Louis Park
Email: boul2433@stthomas.edu
Students typically make their first tuition payment in late August, prior to the September deadline. Your best resource for questions about the timeline and payment process is the Business Office. We encourage you to visit the Business Office's website for details.
Ideally, because of the demands of law school, first-year students will not be employed during their first year. There is, however, no specific rule limiting student employment. During any semester for which a student is enrolled in 12 or more credits, they should consider 20 hours per week of employment as a recommended maximum. If you have any questions, please contact us at lawschool@stthomas.edu.
All students need a personal computer or laptop for law school.
Your personal computer or laptop must be able to run our Exemplify exam software. Chromebooks and Tablets are not supported by Exemplify and should not be used for law school.
Students are required to own earphones with a microphone for Zoom sessions. Innovation and Technology Services (ITS) recommends the Logitech H390 USP Computer Headset or a similar product.
You can find more information and details about personal computer or laptop requirements, software and on campus printing on the Personal Computers: Law Student Frequently Asked Questions page.
Student Assistance Available
For some law students there may be an opportunity to increase your cost of attendance budget to cover (once only) the cost of a computer. Information on this opportunity can be found on the Graduate Financial Aid webpage.
The Center for Well-Being provides services across four integrated partner areas: health services, counseling and psychological services, health promotion and resilience, and violence prevention and awareness. Visit the center's website for information about our health insurance and vaccination requirements, on-campus clinics and more.
On-campus parking for law students is available on the Minneapolis campus in the 11th St. and Harmon Place ramp for an hourly/daily fee or by purchasing a permit. There are also metered street parking spots surrounding campus and near-by non-St. Thomas parking ramps available. Members of the St. Thomas community are encouraged to consider sustainable transportation to-and-from campus, including walking, riding a bicycle, taking the city bus or even joining a carpool.
Housing Webinar and Off-Campus Housing Resources:
There are many different options for living in the Twin Cities. Our location in downtown Minneapolis situates us in the heart of the Twin Cities, and the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area offers an abundance of options when it comes to housing.
St. Thomas offers off-campus housing listings and other resources for students who are looking to rent. As most of this is directed towards the St. Paul campus, there are other options closer to the Minneapolis campus using the filters. St. Thomas also provides a free shuttle between the St. Paul and Minneapolis campus; the shuttle schedule can be found here.
Check out the 2026 UST Law Housing Guide here. The 2027 will be printed in the Spring!
Our current student housing ambassadors are also a good link to living in the Twin Cities. Please feel free to reach out to them as you look for housing:
Cate Eberhart (3L), familiar with St. Paul and Minneapolis
Email: cate.eberhart@stthomas.edu
Brad Boulden (3L), familiar with Downtown Minneapolis and St. Louis Park
Email: boul2433@stthomas.edu
