Public Service

As a Catholic law school community dedicated to service and leadership, we know that we are called to work outside the walls of the School of Law. This commitment to service is woven into the law school's fabric. Each of our students is required to perform 50 hours of community service work during their three years of law school. In the fall and spring, more than 100 School of Law volunteers take part in the annual Community Service Day. Students, professors and administrators spend a Saturday painting, raking, cleaning and completing a variety of service projects in the Twin Cities. Each spring, we take time during the Commencement ceremony to recognize the students who have logged a remarkable number of service hours. It is truly inspiring to hear of students who complete not 50, but rather 500 hours of service during their law school career.

Prior to graduation, we also we pay tribute to involvment and leadership in activities that support our mission. The annual Living the Mission Awards ceremony recognizes students, faculty and staff who best exemplify the mission by their activities both in and outside of the classroom. One member of each class receives an overall Living the Mission Award, and individuals and organizations receive awards for Excellence in Professional Preparation, Scholarly Engagement and Societal Reform, and Service and Community.

To find out more visit the public service site.