Areas of Study
Business and corporate lawyers, whether in-house or at a firm, must understand issues from both a legal and a business perspective in order to effectively advise their employer or client.
St. Thomas Law offers a robust curriculum that will prepare you for a career at the intersection of law and business. In fact, we were named a top school for business law by National Jurist in 2021.
Our courses provide a foundation in corporate and business law, as well as key financial aspects of organizations, with an emphasis on business ethics and professional values.
Experiential learning opportunities, such as externships and clinics, will help you build your skills and apply what you are learning in the classroom.
Our mentor program will pair you with an attorney each year of law school to help you gain experience and develop professional relationships within the Twin Cities business community.
Another highlight of our program is our location. St. Thomas School of Law is located in downtown Minneapolis near major law firms and businesses.
Experiential Learning
Business Externship
Gain pragmatic, real-world experience through both observation and hands-on work projects in a corporate or non-profit environment.
Compliance Externship
Complete projects under the supervision of a compliance professional to gain an understanding of effective ethics and compliance programming.
Mentor Externship Program
Each law student is matched with a mentor, such as an attorney working as in house counsel in a corporation or at a law firm, who complements their interests and professional goals. Our mentors allow students to engage in legal work, professional networking and meaningful reflection.
The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul
Minnesota is home to 17 Fortune 500 companies, including Target, Best Buy, Cargill, General Mills, 3M and UnitedHealth Group—and many of them are headquartered in the Twin Cities. Minneapolis and St. Paul have the most Fortune 500 companies per capita of any U.S. metro area. Major industries include medical devices, manufacturing, renewable energy, technology, finance and engineering.
With 35+ student organizations, our students put their commitment to professional development, service, leadership and social justice to work. Some of the business-related clubs include: