Continuing Legal Education

Licensed attorneys in Minnesota are required to continue their education throughout their careers. The mandatory continuing legal education requirement was established by the Minnesota Supreme Court, which has the power to regulate the practice of law in Minnesota. General information, current rules and a list of all University of Minnesota Law School seminars approved for CLE credit are available from the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.

The Rights of Nature vs. Human Rights?

April 11, 2024, 8:30 am

The Rights of Nature vs. Human Rights?

Struggles for environmental, racial, and gender justice in Colombia, Ecuador, and the U.S.

CLE credits will be requested.
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The State of International Law and Climate Change: Trade and Human Rights

April 12, 2024, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

The Minnesota Journal of International Law (MJIL) and the Human Rights Center are hosting a symposium on the state of international law and climate change, with a focus on trade and human rights. The Symposium will take place on Friday, April 12, 2024 at the University of Minnesota Law School in Mondale Hall Room 25, starting at 9:00am. We will have distinguished speakers attending from around the country who work in the field of international environmental law. They will share their research and insight into this important issue.

CLE will be requested
MJIL Symposium The State of International Law and Climate Change: Trade and Human Rights April 12, 2024 from 9 am to 5 pm in Room 25 Sponsored by The Minnesota Journal of International Law and The Human Rights Center

Will The NAR Settlement End 6% Real Estate Commissions?

April 12, 2024, 12:30 to 4:00 pm, online

The settlement between the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and class action plaintiffs has led to predictions of a fundamentally changed real estate industry and the elimination of abnormally high commission rates in the U.S. compared to other countries. Will that happen? This half-day forum will explore the underlying market dynamics that led to the class action antitrust suits, how the real estate industry likely will respond to the NAR settlement, and what regulators need to do to ensure the promise of the NAR settlement is realized.

3.5 standard CLE credits have been requested. CLE code #504019.
Will The NAR Settlement End 6% Real Estate Commissions? April 12, 2024 12:30 to 4 pm (CT) University of Minnesota Law School Room 30

What's in the Works? Developments from the Frontlines of American Labor Law

April 15, 2024, 12:15 to 1:15 pm, online

A landmark year of action, we saw a resurgent American labor movement in 2023, with major work stoppages in the manufacturing, healthcare, and entertainment sectors. Strikes increased by a shocking 280% over 2022 levels, with unions often securing major victories on wages and benefits.  

1 standard CLE has been requested, event code #502367

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