Virtual Mock Classes & Info Sessions
During the year we offer virtual meetings just for admitted applicants, such as mock law classes and informational webinars. Watch your email for more information about upcoming events.
School of Law
Admitted Applicants
Welcome to St. Thomas 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!
Visit St. Thomas and Tour our Campus
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.
Travel Reimbursement Stipend
The law school offers a travel reimbursement stipend for accepted students who live outside of Minnesota or more than 100 miles from Minneapolis/St. Paul. The stipend must be used before the tuition deposit deadline.
Law School Video Tour
St. Thomas Law has established itself not only as an outstanding law school but also as an exceptional place to be a law student. It was ranked No. 8 in the country for Best Quality of Life law in 2021 by the Princeton Review. While a number of factors contribute to this quality of life at the law school, including our beautiful building and remarkable faculty, our students clearly are the biggest factor in shaping the sense of community.
Virtual Visits, Mock Classes & More
Individual Virtual Meetings
Individual online meetings are available to any admitted applicant interested in talking with an admissions staff member, a faculty member or a current law student. Contact our Admissions Team at lawschool@stthomas.edu to schedule your visit.
Speak With a Faculty Member, an Alumnus or a Student
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.
Account Activation and Deposits
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.
- Visit our intranet OneStThomas
- Log in using your St. Thomas username and password
- Click on the Email tab in the header
We offer students the option of paying your $500 deposit electronically or via USPS by:
Mail a check or money order:
- Make checks payable to ‘University of St. Thomas’
- Put your name and St. Thomas ID # in the memo line
- Mail to: 1000 LaSalle Avenue MSL 124, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Pay by credit card:
- NOTE: Credit card payments are subject to a non-refundable fee of $14.25 (2.85%)
- From OneStThomas, access our Murphy Online Student System.
- Select Login to Murphy Online secured area.
- You will be prompted for your St. Thomas email and the password.
- From the main menu, select Personal Information/Special Roles.
- Select eBill & ePay System. Make sure to turn off the pop-up blocker.
- From the menu across the top of the screen, select Deposits. DO NOT select Payments.
- Select Fall 2023 from the drop-down menu and click Select.
- Select Law Tuition eDeposit from the drop-down menu and click Select.
- Click Continue to make a Deposit Payment by following the on-screen instructions.
Resources
Business Office
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.
Business Office
Student Employment
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.
Computers & Software
All students should have access to a personal computer or laptop for learning. Information about device requirements, software and on-campus printing is available from Innovation and Technology Services (ITS). Your device must be able to support our electronic exam software.
Students are required to own earphones with a microphone for Zoom sessions. We recommend the Logitech H390 USB Computer Headset or a similar product.
Center for Well-Being
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.
Center for Well-Being
Parking and Transportation
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.
Transportation Options
Housing
There are many different options for living in the Twin Cities. Click on the link below for helpful resources to assist you in your housing search.
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:
Anna Barton (3L), familiar with Central & West Downtown, Loring Park, North Loop
Email: anna.barton@stthomas.edu
Ellen Burns (3L), familiar with Downtown
Email: ellen.burns@stthomas.edu
Hallie Cooper (2L), familiar with North Loop
Email: coop6149@stthomas.edu
Ashley Lewis (2L), familiar with St. Louis Park
Email: ashley.lewis@stthomas.edu
Samantha Shobe (2L), familiar with Loring Park and Whittier
Email: sdshobe@stthomas.edu
Sara Weber (2L), familiar with Downtown, Northloop, and Uptown
Email: sara.weber@stthomas.edu
Business Office
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.
Business Office
Student Employment
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.
Computers & Software
All students should have access to a personal computer or laptop for learning. Information about device requirements, software and on-campus printing is available from Innovation and Technology Services (ITS). Your device must be able to support our electronic exam software.
Students are required to own earphones with a microphone for Zoom sessions. We recommend the Logitech H390 USB Computer Headset or a similar product.
Center for Well-Being
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.
Center for Well-Being
Parking and Transportation
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.
Transportation Options
Housing
There are many different options for living in the Twin Cities. Click on the link below for helpful resources to assist you in your housing search.
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:
Anna Barton (3L), familiar with Central & West Downtown, Loring Park, North Loop
Email: anna.barton@stthomas.edu
Ellen Burns (3L), familiar with Downtown
Email: ellen.burns@stthomas.edu
Hallie Cooper (2L), familiar with North Loop
Email: coop6149@stthomas.edu
Ashley Lewis (2L), familiar with St. Louis Park
Email: ashley.lewis@stthomas.edu
Samantha Shobe (2L), familiar with Loring Park and Whittier
Email: sdshobe@stthomas.edu
Sara Weber (2L), familiar with Downtown, Northloop, and Uptown
Email: sara.weber@stthomas.edu
Admissions Staff
Cari Haaland
Associate Dean of Admissions
651-962-4872
clhaaland@stthomas.edu
Leonard Peoples, Jr.
Assistant Director of Admissions
651-962-4836
lpeoples@stthomas.edu
Grace Magill-Cuerden
Admissions Coordinator
651-962-4846
glmagillcuer@stthomas.edu