Blockchain in Law: ‘Ethics Have to Rule’
One of the pre-eminent voices on blockchain in the legal field, Professor Wulf Kaal, is writing a book on the subject.
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Eduardo Salgado Diaz: From Teacher to Law Student
Second-year law student Eduardo Salgado Diaz ‘14 said he never aspired to be a lawyer, but was motivated to attend law school while working as an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher for Minneapolis Public Schools.
Tech-Savvy and Human-Centric: School of Law Alumni Embrace Artificial Intelligence
St. Thomas lawyers embrace artificial intelligence’s growing role within the law.
Summra Mohammadee Shariff ’07 Named 2019 Law Alumna Award Recipient
At the ninth annual Alumnae Brunch on Nov. 2, the St. Thomas School of Law honored Summra Mohammadee Shariff ‘07 as the 2019 Law Alumna Achievement Award recipient.
School of Law Board of Governors’ Eileen Lach – Trailblazer, Thought Leader, Giver
Minnesota native Eileen Lach, a member of the School of Law's board of governors, is a thought leader in ethics and artificial intelligence.
St. Thomas Law Ranked Among Best Law Schools by The Princeton Review
The University of St. Thomas School of Law is #3 for Best State and Local Clerkships and #7 for Best Quality of Life in The Princeton Review’s 2020 Best Law Schools rankings released on Nov. 5.
Eden Fere: Advocate for International Human Rights
This past summer School of Law 2L Eden Fere investigated and exposed human rights violations around the globe as an international justice intern.
Protecting Trademark Rights Heart of St. Thomas Law’s Trademark Clinic
The School of Law's Trademark Clinic, established less than a year ago, has had an impact on the business community and on its student participants.
School of Law’s Holloran Center Leads Professional-Formation Movement
The Holloran Center for Ethical Leadership in the Professions at the School of Law is at the heart of a national professional-formation social movement focused on two learning outcomes.
School of Law Announces Wellness Partnership with Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine, EXOS
The University of St. Thomas School of Law, Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine and EXOS have formed a collaborative relationship to support the well-being of St. Thomas law students, faculty, staff and alumni.
Summer Extern: Carly Foor, Stearns County Public Defender’s Office
Working as a certified student attorney and law clerk this summer for the Stearns County Public Defender’s Office in St. Cloud, Minn. has sharpened 2L Carly Foor’s legal skills and cemented her goal of one day working as a criminal defense attorney.
School of Law Summer Extern: Joe Tourand, Hennepin County District Court
Just a few blocks from the University of St. Thomas School of Law at the Hennepin County Government Center, 2L Joe Tourand experienced firsthand the day-to-day activities of a county court system. This summer, Tourand was as an extern for the Honorable Mary R. Vasaly of the Fourth Judicial District.
Summer Extern: Jacq Congello, Children’s Minnesota
The work of an extern can be challenging, yet rewarding. Just ask Jacq Congello, who completed a business law externship with Children’s Minnesota this summer.
Summer Extern: Rachel Hampson, Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission
Second-year law student Rachel Hampson has spent her summer immersed in research and outreach for the Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission (MITSC).
Summer Extern: Diana Rosemberg, Thomson Reuters
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This summer, 3L with advanced standing Diana Rosemberg is completing an externship with Thomson Reuters in its Global Privacy Program.
For Sixth Year, St. Thomas Clinical Law Students Win Appeal Before U.S. Court of Appeals
For the sixth year in a row, two third-year law students and a professor from the University of St. Thomas Appellate Clinic have won an appeal they had briefed and argued before judges in the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit on behalf of a pro bono client.
2019 Summer Extern: Allie Cole, Federal District Court
Allie Cole 2L has had a busy summer as an extern observing court proceedings and conducting legal research for the Honorable Susan Richard Nelson of the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota.
School of Law Pledges to Improve Lawyer and Law Student Well-being
The University of St. Thomas School of Law has partnered with the American Bar Association (ABA) and pledged to improve lawyer and law student well-being.
Appellate Clinic Students Argue to U.S. Court of Appeals
Third-year students in the University of St. Thomas School of Law Appellate Clinic argued a prisoner medical neglect constitutional tort case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in Pasadena, California, on March 4.
Elizabeth Schiltz Named Inaugural Herrick Professor of Law
Elizabeth Schiltz was named the inaugural Herrick Professor of Law at the University of St. Thomas School of Law. Schiltz is a founding member of the St. Thomas Law faculty.
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Law Professors Publish New Legal Ethics Hornbook
Law professors Gregory Sisk and Neil Hamilton have published a new hornbook on legal ethics. The title of their book is, Legal Ethics, Professional Responsibility, and the Legal Profession.
Unlocking Justice – School of Law’s Appellate Clinic Specializes in Civil Rights Cases
The School of Law’s Appellate Clinic specializes in prisoner civil rights cases, and has won five appeals in five years.
Religious Liberty Clinic Files Brief in Support of Housing Credit for Ministers
The St. Thomas law school Religious Liberty Appellate Clinic filed an amicus brief this month in a case that threatens to affect as many as 300,000 religious congregations and their ministers, as well as retire...
Appellate Clinic Wins Fifth Case in a Row Before U.S. Court of Appeals
For the fifth year in a row, the Appellate Clinic at the University of St. Thomas law school has won a civil rights appeal on behalf of a prisoner in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
St. Thomas Law School Class of 2018 Recognized at May 12 Commencement
The University of St. Thomas School of Law conferred degrees to 131 students on May 12, 2018. Among them were 102 students earning their J.D. – five of whom earned a joint degree – 22 earning an LL.M. in U.S. law, and seven earning a master’s or LL.M. degree in organizational ethics and compliance.