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Minnesota Law

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Begin Here. Go Anywhere.

Located in the heart of the vibrant Twin Cities — one of the happiest places to live and work in the country — the University of Minnesota Law School offers an excellent collegial culture, exceptional academics, and an inclusive and diverse community.

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Standing Up for Democracy

Karianne Jones ’15 uses her litigation skills to uphold the rule of law and protect Constitutional rights for all.

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105,826

Hours

of Free Legal Services Provided to Clients and the Community Last Year

95%

Employment Rate

(2024 Grads; FT/ LT JD Required/ JD Advantage)

97%

Bar Passage Rate

(2025 MN July First-Time Takers)

News & Events

U.S. District Court Judge Carleton Reeves Delivers 2026 MLK Convocation

Minnesota Law Professor Richard Painter Serves as Associate Reporter for American Law Institute’s ‘Principles of the Law, Government Ethics’

Inspired by Justice, Driven to Serve

Student News: Emily Bingham ’26 Wins the American College of Employee Benefits Counsel Writing Competition

A group of students holding their awards with a Tulane banner in the background.

Minnesota Law's Sports Law Competition Team Wins Mardi Gras Sports Law Invitational

Upcoming Events

Feb

18

The Minnesota Protocol: An International “Gold Standard” for Investigating Unlawful Deaths

Feb

23

Book Talk: The U.S. Presidency: Power, Responsibility, and Accountability

Mar

4

2026 John Dewey Lecture in the Philosophy of Law: The Perennial Dialectic and a Baseline Theory of State Law

Our Faculty

Minnesota Law faculty are engaged scholars and teachers whose work intersects with the law and many disciplines and makes an impact in our communities, across the nation, and around the world.

Meet Our Faculty