The University of Minnesota Law School benefits from being part of one of the largest research institutions in the world and its location in vibrant and diverse Minneapolis/St. Paul, which annually ranks as one of the most affordable, livable and literate metropolitan areas in the country. With 16 Fortune 500 companies, federal and state courts, and the state capitol just minutes away, the University of Minnesota is located in one of the best places in the country to experience law in action.
The University of Minnesota Law School offers a large clinical program, with 25 clinics that are widely accessible to students and provide real-world experience. A first-year required course, Law in Practice, combined with simulation and policy development capstone courses, concentrations, externships and leadership training, prepares students for careers of their choice.
A large, active network of alumni in the Twin Cities and around the globe is eager to mentor, teach and hire students.
It is no surprise that the law school has produced 12 governors and 27 U.S. Senate and House members. One alumnus was a former U.S. Vice President, who later became the namesake of the law school’s mascot: the “Fighting Mondales.”