Corporate Institute
The Corporate Institute combines the strengths of an internationally recognized business law faculty and a vibrant Twin Cities business community that is home to 16 Fortune 500 companies, dozens of Fortune 1000s, and a vibrant entrepreneurship scene. Programming at the Corporate Institute prepares students for successful business careers and leadership positions and pairs world-class professionals with law students to leverage experience, learning and creativity. Students gain experience working with a variety of organizations, and hearing from alumni who hold top positions at leading companies around the world. They can pursue combined degrees or earn a career-advancing concentration.
Hands-on Experience
Students can work with start-up companies, entrepreneurs, and small businesses through the Business Law and Entrepreneurship Clinic, experiencing what it is like to work in a corporate legal department.
Highlights of the Corporate Institute
- Business Law and Entrepreneurship Clinic, giving students opportunities to represent business clients in a non-litigation context
- Corporate Externship Program, offering options to earn credits while experiencing the world of business
- Matheson Lecture in Corporate Governance, showcasing some of the brightest stars in the business world
- Corporate Fellowship Program, pairing recent graduates with corporations in full-time career building legal employment opportunities
- JD/MBA Degree Program, offering law students opportunity to earn a dual degree with the Carlson School of Management
- Perspectives in Taxation, bringing speakers to campus for discussions on issues related to tax
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
