About

Since 1888, Minnesota Law has prepared lawyers to lead with purpose and integrity. Our strength lies in the combination of rigorous scholarship, meaningful hands-on experience, and a community that genuinely supports one another. Here, students don’t just study the law — they learn to use it thoughtfully and effectively, in their communities, across the country, and around the world. A spirit of collegiality defines Minnesota Law, where collaboration, practical problem-solving, and leadership are woven into daily life.
Our faculty rank among the most accomplished and influential scholars in the field, shaping legal thought while remaining deeply engaged teachers and mentors. Beyond the classroom, an active and generous alumni network — in the Twin Cities and around the globe — opens doors, offers guidance, and invests in the next generation of talented and diverse lawyers.

As part of one of the world’s leading public research universities, Minnesota Law offers unmatched interdisciplinary opportunities. Our home in the vibrant, diverse Twin Cities places students at the center of a dynamic legal market, with 17 Fortune 500 companies, federal and state courts, and the state capitol just minutes away. It’s a setting where students don’t just learn about the law — they see it in action every day.

Mission Statement

The law faculty and the Board of Regents have adopted the following Mission Statement for the Law School:

The mission of the University of Minnesota Law School is to provide high quality legal education:

By educating men and women in the law principally through instruction leading to a Juris Doctor degree, and through other high quality programs,
By contributing substantially to knowledge of the legal order through the publication and other dissemination of scholarship, and
By providing discipline-related public service to the University, the state, the nation, and the international community, and to the legal profession in those fields in which it has a special expertise.

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