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Alumni Reflection Series
February 08, 2012
Jessica Nelson ('05) will speak on "Becoming and Integrated Lawyer: Practical Tips on How to Find Joy and Purpose in Your Work" during the Alumni Reflections Series.
CLE: Managing Stress and Avoiding Burnout
February 13, 2012
We are members of a demanding service profession that expects professionalism, dedication, and the ability to perform well under pressure. Our commitment to ideals of the profession makes us susceptible to the effects of stress and puts us at risk of burnout. Speakers Scott Swanson, UST School of Law’s Dean for Academic Success, and Dyan Williams, Attorney at Igbanugo Partners International Law Firm LLC and Life Coach, will explore how cognitive stress reduction, mindfulness, and meaning can help you manage stress, avoid burnout, and have a successful and meaningful life as a lawyer.
Public Interest & MJF Interviewing Workshop
February 14, 2012
What are the 3 threes of interviewing with public interest? Ever been asked to "define justice" in an interview? Come get the lowdown on the unique world of government and public interest interviews.
Lent Retreat in Daily Living: Following in the Footsteps of Jesus
February 21, 2012
The Lent Retreat in Daily Living has become an important annual event at the School of Law under the direction of Professor Susan Stabile. Again this year, faculty, staff and students are invited to participate in this retreat which provides an opportunity to experience the richness of the Lenten season, Holy Week and Easter Week.
Out-of-Town Job Search
February 21, 2012
If you are interested in looking for a post-grad job outside of Minnesota and the Twin Cities Metro Area, have we got the program for you! Come learn about how to construct an effective out of town job search.
Alternative Careers for JDs
February 28, 2012
What is an alternative career? What are the roadblocks for lawyers seeking alternative careers? What strategies and tactics work for alternative career searches? Why won’t a “legal” resume work? How do legal skills and experiences transfer to alternative settings? What does the competition look like?
Lent Retreat in Daily Living: Following in the Footsteps of Jesus
February 28, 2012
The Lent Retreat in Daily Living has become an important annual event at the School of Law under the direction of Professor Susan Stabile. Again this year, faculty, staff and students are invited to participate in this retreat which provides an opportunity to experience the richness of the Lenten season, Holy Week and Easter Week.
Law Alumni Lent Retreat: Lent - A Time of Conversion
March 02, 2012
On March 2-3, 2012, Law Alumni are invited to join Prof. Susan Stabil at the Benedictine Center in St. Paul for reflection and discussion during Lenten season.
Summer Funding & Fellowships
March 06, 2012
How Do I Find Summer Funding?? Outside of MJF clerkships, one of the most common ways to get paid to do public interest work over the summer is a two step process. After you get an offer from a public interest agency or government office, you apply to a funding source. This program will cover different sources for funding and how to apply to get such funding.
Lent Retreat in Daily Living: Following in the Footsteps of Jesus
March 06, 2012
The Lent Retreat in Daily Living has become an important annual event at the School of Law under the direction of Professor Susan Stabile. Again this year, faculty, staff and students are invited to participate in this retreat which provides an opportunity to experience the richness of the Lenten season, Holy Week and Easter Week.
UST Law Admitted Applicant Program
March 09, 2012
Program for law school applicants admitted for Fall 2012
Lent Retreat in Daily Living: Following in the Footsteps of Jesus
March 13, 2012
The Lent Retreat in Daily Living has become an important annual event at the School of Law under the direction of Professor Susan Stabile. Again this year, faculty, staff and students are invited to participate in this retreat which provides an opportunity to experience the richness of the Lenten season, Holy Week and Easter Week.
Affording a Public Interest Career
March 13, 2012
This program will highlight financial assistance available for students pursuing careers in public interest and some government jobs as well. Chad Nosbusch from Financial Aid will be here to talk about the public interest loan forgiveness program and the income based repayment program that are part of the new College Cost Reduction Act and Heather Vlieger from the Minnesota Loan Repayment Assistance Program will also be here to speak about loan repayment options for public interest attorneys. Join us to hear about these options aimed at helping students pursuing careers in public interest and government work alleviate educational debt.
Community Justice Projects to host the fifth annual “How are the Children?” symposium
March 14, 2012
For the fifth straight year the Community Justice Project of the Interprofessional Center for Counseling and Legal Services at the University of St. Thomas will hold its annual symposium which explores the question, “How are the Children?” This year’s symposium is “Part V: From the Classroom to the Courtroom; Exploring a Child’s Journey through the Justice System.”
Lessons for Litigators: The Critical Distinction Between Law and Policy
March 15, 2012
Feauturing the Honorable Michael Mukasey, former Attorney General of the U.S. and former Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court of the Southern District of New York. The Fredrikson Law Firm lecture in honor of John Byron and a Medtronic Business and Law Roundtable.
CLE: Creating a Successful Solo or Small Law Firm Practice
March 22, 2012
Thinking about starting your own law firm? On March 22, 2012, the UST School of Law Alumni Relations Office, Career and Professional Development Office, and the Mentor Externship Program will co-host a day long CLE on creating a buisness plan for starting a solo law practice.
Lent Retreat in Daily Living: Following in the Footsteps of Jesus
March 27, 2012
The Lent Retreat in Daily Living has become an important annual event at the School of Law under the direction of Professor Susan Stabile. Again this year, faculty, staff and students are invited to participate in this retreat which provides an opportunity to experience the richness of the Lenten season, Holy Week and Easter Week.
Lent Retreat in Daily Living: Following in the Footsteps of Jesus
April 03, 2012
The Lent Retreat in Daily Living has become an important annual event at the School of Law under the direction of Professor Susan Stabile. Again this year, faculty, staff and students are invited to participate in this retreat which provides an opportunity to experience the richness of the Lenten season, Holy Week and Easter Week.
Balancing Job Search & Bar Prep After Graduation
April 05, 2012
Graduation is fast approaching, and many of you will have questions about life after UST. CPD and Scott Swanson are teaming up to offer this fantastic program on managing your post-graduate responsibilities. If you're thinking about any of these questions: - How do I balance finding a job and studying for the bar? - How is a post-graduate job search different from past summer job searches I've done? - When do people typically get post graduated jobs? Before the bar? After they are licensed? - What tips for navigating this process do recent UST graduates have for me? ... then this program is for you!
UST Law Admitted Applicant Program
April 13, 2012
Program for law school applicants admitted for Fall 2012
Law Journal Annual Dinner
April 13, 2012
Save-the-Date for the Annual Law Journal Banquet. More details coming soon.
CLE: Law Journal Spring Symposium: State and Federal Criminal Sentence Commutations: Past, Present, and Future
April 20, 2012
Join the Law Journal for its Spring Symposium. More details coming soon.
Federal Clerkships
April 23, 2012
Clerking with a federal judge is one of the best ways to start your legal career regardless of what type of law you want to practice. Join CPD, the Law Journal and the Board of Advocates for a presentation on federal clerkships. We hope to have several alums who are currently clerking talk about their experience and how they got their clerkships. Professor Vischer, a former clerk, will talk about what judges look for when they hire judicial clerks. Finally, CPD will talk about the nuts and bolts of the federal clerkship process; the details of the application process will be covered at a separate session. This program is aimed primarily at 2Ls who will be applying for federal clerkships that would start after graduation, but all students who are interested in learning more are welcome. Please note: If you plan to apply for federal clerkships but cannot attend the session, please pick up the materials after the event and let CPD know that you plan to apply.
The Challenge and Opportunities for Liberal Arts and Morally Responsible Leadership in a Catholic University
May 01, 2012
Featuring Dr. Lee Shulman - A Medtronic Business and Law Roundtable
