The Minnesota Difference
Minnesota Law has long been known for academic rigor, expert faculty, and public service. But what sets us apart from other top law schools is the combination of that excellence with one of the strongest clinical and experiential education programs in the nation. That’s the Minnesota Difference: our students don’t just learn to think like a lawyer, but how to act like one, too. As AI transforms routine legal analysis, they are prepared to step boldly into practice—to become the interviewers, negotiators, creative problem-solvers, and insightful counselors who will shape the future of our profession.
Transforming the 1L Experience
Professor Prentiss Cox ’90 Makes the Case for a New Approach to Civil Procedure
The University of Minnesota Law School stands apart for its rigorous academics and robust experiential learning. Our Law in Practice course gives 1Ls an early, unmatched introduction to real legal work — an opportunity few law schools offer. Clinics, field placements, externships, summer employment, and simulation courses in the 2L and 3L years build on that foundation, preparing students for practice long before graduation. Learn about our clinics and experiential education opportunities.
A Supreme Experience
Minnesota Law students from the Federal Immigration Litigation Clinic and the Civil Rights Appellate Clinic built a case in preparation for oral argument at the U.S. Supreme Court
Turning Debt into Relief: Minnesota Law’s Tax Clinic Rights an IRS Wrong
A client’s tax burden became a refund after the Ronald M. Mankoff Tax Clinic uncovered a critical error in the IRS’s electronic filing system.
An Experience Like No Other
Minnesota Law’s Experiential Education Programs Sets Students on the Path to Becoming Successful Lawyers
Hands-On Experience in a ‘Dream Job’
The Corporate Externship Field Placement Program Sets Students Up for Success
Highlighted Clinics & Experiential Education Faculty
Minnesota Law provides a dynamic academic environment led by distinguished faculty who are scholars and practitioners at the top of their fields. Learn more about our exceptional faculty
Ready to Lead
Our graduates stand out for their sharp legal minds, real-world experience, and the confidence to tackle complex challenges. Whether in law firms, public service, business, or government, employers know they’re gaining colleagues who can contribute immediately and grow into leaders. That’s why Minnesota Law alumni are in high demand—and why they quickly become indispensable members of any team. See where our grads go
Giving Small Businesses the Boost They Need to Get Started
Students in the Business Law and Entrepreneurship Clinic help small businesses get established with legal services while gaining hands-on experience
Addressing a Growing Need
Nate Bander ’25, Frank De Jong ’25, and Rose Lewis ’25 are named Robina Postgraduate Fellows