Areas of Study
The University of St. Thomas School of Law, inspired by its social justice mission, is committed to preparing students to become accomplished servant leaders in the practice of law who seek to address the needs and improve the conditions of the disadvantaged and underserved.
Our state, nation and world need passionate lawyers to help close the Justice Gap and tackle the inequities and inequalities that persist in our legal system and society.
St. Thomas Law will prepare you for these challenges and give you an opportunity to start making an impact while you are in law school.
Experiential learning opportunities, such as an externship or legal clinic, will help you build your skills and apply what you are learning in the classroom.
Our mentor program will pair you with a lawyer doing public interest work, such as a public defender or legal aid attorney, to help you gain experience and develop relationships in this area of the law.
Experiential Learning
Fredrikson & Byron Public Interest Externship
Misdemeanor Defense Externship
Mentor Externship Program
Each law student is matched with a mentor, who complements their interests and professional goals—such as a public defender or a legal aid attorney. Our mentors allow students to engage in legal work, professional networking and meaningful reflection.