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Q&A with School of Law Alumnus Adam Rowe-Johnson ’20 J.D.
Business & LawAdam Rowe-Johnson ’20 J.D. is an assistant county attorney in the Hubbard County Attorney’s Office. Prior to working in northern Minnesota, he was a judicial law clerk for Minnesota’s Eighth Judicial District, which covers the west central portion of the state. As a student, Rowe-Johnson clerked for the Minneapolis City Attorney, Dakota County Attorney and…
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Law School Launches New Initiative on Restorative Justice and Healing
Business & LawLawyers have the potential to facilitate healing, build bridges and bring about a more just and inclusive society when they utilize restorative justice practices within our courts and communities. This is the driving idea behind the new Initiative on Restorative Justice and Healing (IRJH) at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, which was… -
Summer Law Extern: Abdiasis Hirsi, Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid
Business & LawNow that he has completed an externship with Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid, 2L Abdiasis Hirsi says he would now consider pursuing a career as a public interest lawyer. He’s keeping his options open, however. “This was my first stop,” Hirsi said. “I remain open to the process of learning and trying before I settle on any specific field of practice. But… -
St. Thomas Law Ranked in Top 25 for Scholarly Impact
Business & LawThe University of St. Thomas School of Law has once again been ranked among the top 25 law schools in the nation for scholarly impact. Professor Gregory Sisk this week released the latest installment of a study he conducts every three years that measures the influence of a law school’s faculty based on how often its work is cited. St. Thomas Law is No. 23 on the list, which ranks the top third of ABA-accredited law schools. St. Thomas Law tied with George Mason University, Fordham University and… -
Summer Law Extern: Jack Amaral, Ostra Cybersecurity
Business & LawWhen you are interested in learning about all areas of a business, like 3L Jack Amaral, a good place to complete a law externship is a technology start-up like Ostra Cybersecurity. The entrepreneurial nature of an emerging business provides the perfect environment where a student can gain hands-on experience and a wide breadth of knowledge… -
Super Lawyers Recognizes 137 School of Law Alumni
Business & LawSuper Lawyers magazine has recognized 137 St. Thomas Law alumni in nine states during the first half of 2021. Among those honored, 24 graduates have been named Super Lawyers and 113 have been named Rising Stars. Super Lawyers is a national attorney rating resource that recognizes lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have… -
Law Professor Teresa Collett Files Briefs in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
Business & LawUniversity of St. Thomas School of Law professor Teresa Collett has filed three amicus curiae briefs with the U.S. Supreme Court in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The case involves the authority of states to prohibit elective pre-viability abortions and asks the court to rule on the constitutionality of a Mississippi law that prohibits… -
A Guided Start to a Career in Law
Business & LawThe Mentor Externship Program provides students with practical training to learn, in a hands-on way, the skills necessary to be successful in the legal profession. -
Tips for Effectively Managing Stress
Business & LawIn this story from St. Thomas Lawyer, Luke Corey, RD, and Adam Maronde, MS, CSCS, provide tips for effectively managing stress. -
St. Thomas Law Meets the Challenges of 'Life as it Is'
Business & LawIn this letter from the summer 2021 issue of St. Thomas Lawyer, School of Law Dean Robert Vischer addresses how the community has brought a distinctive perspective to debates about the law and legal education.