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General Practice
Law students often choose to pursue a general law curriculum because they want a career as a solo practitioner or in a small firm—in a large city, but also in a small town, where attorneys are in high demand. Choosing a general practice path can also simply prepare you to be versatile in your career in the public, nonprofit or private sectors.
St. Thomas Law offers a broad, yet distinctive curriculum that combines practical skills, theoretical knowledge and comprehensive mentoring to prepare you to achieve your professional ambitions.
And since our campus is located in downtown Minneapolis, you will be near the state and federal courts, state legislature, major law firms and businesses to explore your career options as a law student.
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Featured Faculty
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David Grenardo
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Benjamin Carpenter
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Thomas Berg
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Jerry Organ
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Charles Reid
Course List
Below are examples of some of the courses offered at St. Thomas for students interested in pursuing general practice.
- Administrative Law
- Advanced Evidence
- Advanced Family Law
- Appropriate Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Bankruptcy
- Business Associations
- Business Basics for Lawyers: Foundations III
- Civil Pre-Trial Litigation
- Civil Procedure
- Client Interviewing and Counseling
- Conflict of Laws
- Contracts
- Criminal Procedure I: Investigation and Pre-Trial
- Criminal Procedure II: Trial and Post-Trial
- Disability Law
- Election Law
- Employment Discrimination
- Employment Law
- Environmental Law
- Estate Planning and Administration
- Family Law
- First Amendment: Religious Liberty
- Health Law I and II
- Information Privacy and Data Protection Law
- Land Use Law
- Real Estate Transactions
- Patent Law
- Privacy Law
- Professional Responsibility
- Property
- Public Speaking for Lawyers
- Representing Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses
- Serving Clients Well: Foundations II
- Small Firm Practice
- Topics: State Constitutional Law
- Topics: Practice-Ready Legal Writing
- Topics: The Role of In-House Counsel
- Torts
- Understanding Legislative Intent
- Wills, Estates and Trusts
- Workers’ Compensation
Experiential Learning
Legal Externships
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Fredrikson & Byron Public Interest Externship
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Business Externship
Legal Clinics
Represent and assist clients working in one of our 10 legal clinics. A few examples are listed below.
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We Pair Each Student With A Mentor
Mentor Externship Program
Each law student is matched with a mentor, who complements their interests and professional goals—such as a solo practitioner or a family law attorney. Our mentors allow students to engage in legal work, professional networking and meaningful reflection.
Meet our Alumni
Lawyer Search is St. Thomas Law's online directory of alumni. It is available to those with legal needs, for attorney networking and referrals and so current and prospective law students can meet attorneys working in their area of interest. Click below to connect with one of our alums!