Diversity in Recruiting and information for Prospective Students
The Office of Admissions embraces diversity at all levels and is dedicated to contributing to the environment of inclusion that exists at St. Thomas. Believing that diversity matters, we are always willing to inform and educate advisors and prospective applicants of the many opportunities that exist at the law school and in the Twin Cities.
Recruitment
Our annual recruitment efforts include attending and supporting events that reach students from all backgrounds. Several of these events can be found on our recruitment calendar.Building Bridges and LSAT Preparation Scholarships
The Office of Admissions is committed to creating new opportunities for anyone who has ever considered a legal career. Recognizing the importance of preparing for the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT), we have partnered with Kaplan Test Preparation to create scholarship opportunities for worthy candidates through the LSAT Preparation and Building Bridges Scholarship programs.
The LSAT Preparation Scholarship provides a free Kaplan LSAT preparation course to successful applicants prior to each December, February and June LSAT administration. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide access to higher education for those students with financial need who have overcome personal and systemic obstacles to achieve success, while giving back to their communities.
Building Bridges is a summer long program aimed at introducing traditionally underrepresented students to the study of law and providing access to higher education for students who have overcome personal and systemic obstacles to achieve success, while giving back to their communities. Building Bridges Scholars receive a free Kaplan LSAT Preparation course as well as the opportunity to interact with a cohort group through several informational workshops on the law school admissions process, mini-lectures by law professors and panel discussions with current law school students. The Building Bridges program prepares applicants for the September/October LSAT administration.
Application Requirements for the LSAT Preparation Scholarship and Building Bridges.
- Completed application form
- Resume
- Name and Contact Information for two (2) reference
- Copy of applicant’s most recent federal tax return (1040, 1040A or 1040EZ) and that of spouse (if applicable).
- Essay (1-2 pages) indicating your qualification for the scholarship
- Kaplan LSAT diagnostic results
For more information on LSAT Preparation Scholarship or Building Bridges or to request an application, please contact Grace Magill-Cuerden.
Legal Education Awareness Program
The University of St. Thomas School of Law together with the other Minnesota law schools sponsors a program to encourage high school junior and seniors as well as undergraduate freshman and sophomore students of color to consider a career as a lawyer. This event rotates amongst the four schools. The University of St. Thomas hosted the most recent program on February 21, 2008. Hamline University School of Law will host the 2009 program.
LEAP generally includes a mock law school class; mock trial or appellate hearing; roundtable and panel discussions with current law students from all four law schools and practicing attorneys and judges in the Twin Cities. Students have the opportunity to ask the panelists questions about their backgrounds and experiences in law school and their careers. The program also includes separate sessions on undergraduate admissions for high school students and law school admissions for undergraduate students.
For more information, please contact Grace Magill-Cuerden.
Other Diversity Resources for Prospective Students
