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For practical training, 2024
Practice with a Purpose
About the School of Law
University of St. Thomas School of Law
Founded in 1999, the University of St. Thomas School of Law is an ABA-accredited law school in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, offering an innovative curriculum that emphasizes professional formation and the education of the whole person. We strive to help each student develop the professional and ethical values that are vital to long-term success in our profession, enabling them to become lawyers who lead their communities by serving them.
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For student quality of life, 2021
92.5%
Gold-standard employment, 2023
Degrees and Programs
J.D. Program
Our program combines practical skills, theoretical knowledge and mentoring with a mission that inspires our commitment to social justice and excellence.
Ethics & Compliance Programs
Online and on-campus master’s degree programs offered in partnership with the St. Thomas Opus College of Business.
LL.M. in U.S. Law
A one-year degree program for international attorneys who want to expand their knowledge about the U.S. legal system.
Interim Dean
Joel A. Nichols
The University of St. Thomas School of Law is led by Interim Dean Joel A. Nichols. He received his Juris Doctor, with high honors, from Emory Law School, and a Master of Divinity from the Candler School of Theology at Emory University. Nichols earned a Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, from Abilene Christian University.
Associate Deans
Lisa Montpetit Brabbit
Associate Dean for External Relations and Programs
Michael Robak
Director of the Schoenecker Law Library, Associate Dean and Clinical Professor of Law
Thought Leaders
World-class Faculty
Our professors are leading experts in their fields and our students’ biggest supporters. They not only teach, they create opportunities for law students to work side-by-side with them on research, writing and advocacy work. In 2021, St. Thomas Law’s faculty was ranked #23 in the nation for scholarly impact.
An Engaged Legal Community
Minnesota Bench and Bar
St. Thomas Law is located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, right in the middle of a dynamic legal and business community.
School of Law News
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Q&A With School of Law Alumnus Sean Lanterman ’14, ’18 J.D.
Sean Lanterman ’14, ’18 J.D. is the director of incident response at Computer Forensic Services, a Minneapolis-based company that specializes in electronic discovery and forensic analysis. The company works with organizations nationwide to collect and analyze digital evidence, provide expert witness testimony, respond to computer and network security incidents, conduct security assessments and lead cybersecurity… The post Q&A With School of Law Alumnus Sean Lanterman ’14, ’18 J.D. appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Lawyer Search Online Alumni Directory Creates Connections, Builds Community
The School of Law’s online alumni directory is an age-old concept. Names and contact information organized into categories and searchable by attribute. But through this very simple platform, the law school is creating impactful connections and building community – for alumni, clients, and current and future students. “Developing highly skilled, client-centered lawyers who lead their… The post Lawyer Search Online Alumni Directory Creates Connections, Builds Community appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Thomas Holloran, Former School of Law Professor and Board Member, Dies at 94
Thomas Holloran, a Twin Cities business leader, former School of Law professor, Board of Governors member and namesake of the Holloran Center for Ethical Leadership in the Professions, died on Feb. 15. He was 94 years old. “The School of Law that we know today would not exist without Tom Holloran,” said University of St.… The post Thomas Holloran, Former School of Law Professor and Board Member, Dies at 94 appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Law Professor Rachel Moran to Study Policing in Chile as Fulbright Scholar
Law Professor Rachel Moran has been chosen as a U.S. Scholar by the prestigious Fulbright Program. She will travel to South America in the fall of 2024 to study, “Policing in Times of Mass Protest: Lessons from Uprisings in the United States and Chile.” “I’m very excited to be selected as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar… The post Law Professor Rachel Moran to Study Policing in Chile as Fulbright Scholar appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.