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New IP Professor Brings Courses, Connections to St. Thomas Law
Business & LawAssistant Professor Sarita Matheson, the School of Law’s newest faculty member, says she wanted to teach at the University of St. Thomas for many reasons, including the school’s mission and caring community, along with its focus on developing each student’s practical legal skills. “I was really impressed by all the coaching and mentoring opportunities provided…
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Summer Law Intern: Grace Sawatzke, Colorado’s 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office
Business & LawSecond-year law student Grace Sawatzke was exposed to the full spectrum of the criminal justice system this summer as an intern with 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She worked primarily in the office’s felony line division, but was also able to, as part of her internship, visit and learn about related… -
St. Thomas Law Again Ranked in Top 25 for Scholarly Impact
Business & LawThe University of St. Thomas School of Law is once again ranked among the top 25 law schools in the nation for scholarly impact. “St. Thomas School of Law has a longstanding commitment to excellence in faculty scholarship,” law school Dean Daniel Kelly said. “Our continued ranking in the top 25 of leading U.S. law… -
Law Student Makes Lasting Memories on Study Abroad Trip to France
Business & LawLaw school is allowing 3L Kaitlyn Eder to achieve many of her goals, including a visit to Europe, which she accomplished this summer on a study abroad trip. Eder studied international and European Union law at Nantes University in France. “I never studied abroad in undergrad and never had been out of the country before,”… -
Summer Law Extern: Jade Egbert, Medtronic
Business & LawAs an international medical device company with more than 100,000 employees working in 150 countries, Medtronic was the perfect place for 2L Jade Egbert to learn about employment law as an extern this summer. “Before this externship, I knew I wanted to do transactional work, but I did not know which type,” she said. “Since… -
Professor Tom Berg Honored With Notre Dame Religious Liberty Initiative Scholarship Award
Law Professional NotesLaw Professor Thomas Berg is the recipient of the 2024 Notre Dame Religious Liberty Initiative Scholarship Award. The award is given annually to a legal scholar for their accomplishments in law and religion and for contributions to protecting the freedom of religion or belief through law. Berg was honored on July 10 at the Notre… -
Religious Liberty Legal Clinic Files Supreme Court and 9th Circuit Briefs
Business & LawThe School of Law’s Religious Liberty Appellate Clinic, led by Professor Thomas Berg, has filed amicus curiae briefs with the U.S. Supreme Court and the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The Supreme Court case disputes the higher fees charged to religious broadcasters versus secular broadcasters. The 9th Circuit case involves the First Amendment religious… -
Professor Jerry Organ Named One of the Most Influential People in Legal Education
Professional NotesJerry Organ, Bakken Professor of Law and co-director of the Holloran Center for Ethical Leadership in the Professions, was recognized as one of the Top 20 Most Influential People in Legal Education for 2024 by the National Jurist magazine. “Legal education has seen dramatic improvements over the years, and our list of the Most Influential… -
School of Law Celebrates 2024 Commencement
PhotosThe University of St. Thomas School of Law conferred degrees to 188 students on May 11, 2024. Among them, 160 students earned their Juris Doctor (J.D.), 18 earned an LL.M. in U.S. law and 10 earned a master’s degree in organizational ethics and compliance. Professor David Grenardo, who was elected professor of the year by…