Events

The University of Minnesota Law School proudly hosts a variety of events open to the local legal community and to the public. Please note that many events are online at the moment due to the coronavirus pandemic. The event format is listed on each corresponding event page below.

 ICE in the Classroom: Immigration Issues on University Campuses

March 24, 2025, 12:00 to 1:25 pm

The current presidential administration has passed several executive orders in the past two months, many of them targeting immigrants living within the United States. From the increase in ICE raids, to the detention of individuals in Guantanamo Bay, to attempts to end birthright citizenship. These orders are meant to target Immigrants writ-large and noncitizens particularly in all walks of life. 

The Big Ten Law Schools present Rule of Law in 2025

March 26, 2025, 4:00 pm - May 28, 2025, 5:00 pm, online

The Big Ten law schools have coordinated a series of virtual panel discussions that examine the Rule of Law in 2025 after an unprecedented series of executive orders, legal interpretations, and administrative actions by the Trump administration over the last several months. Distinguished panelists will present a broad range of perspectives and nuanced views on the rule of law during a period of constitutional, legal, and governmental recalibration.

Theatre of the Relatively Talentless (TORT) 2025 Performance – Night at the Law School 

March 28, 2025, 6:30 pm - March 29, 2025, 9:00 pm

TORT is back with their annual musical made entirely by the law students. This year TORT presents Night at the Law School. Based on Night at the Museum, this year’s show follows Larry Daley, a struggling 2L in need of funding for a summer public interest internship. When Larry quits the TORT show to take a job as a law school night guard, Larry discovers that the law school comes alive at night. Literally!

TORT Night at the Law School

Inaugural Charles Rubenstein Lecture 

April 8, 2025, 4:00 to 6:00 pm

Professor Noah Feldman will deliver the inaugural Charles Rubenstein Lecture on April 8, 2025. The Charles Rubenstein Lecture focuses on Jewish contributions to the American legal system.

1.0 standard CLE credit requested, pending event code: #524096
Inaugural Charles Rubenstein Lecture "The Pervasive Method: Jews in American Legal Education" Thursday, April 8, 2025 4 to 6 p.m. featuring Professor Noah Feldman
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Shop, Drop, & Swap

April 9, 2025, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Did you know the Law School has a 24-hour professional clothing closet, available for all students in need of business attire, called Walter’s Wardrobe? Located in N20 in the subplaza level, students have access to these resources all year long. 

Shop, Drop, and Swap event informtion: April 9; 11am-2pm, subplaza; presented by the Student Philanthropy Board

Spring Alumni Week 2025

April 21, 2025, 7:00 am - April 27, 2025, 1:00 pm
Spring Alumni Week Minnesota Law University of Minnesota 2025

Please join us for Spring Alumni Week 2025! 

Regalia Pick-up for Class of 2025 

April 30, 2025, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Regalia orders for the Class of 2025 will be available for pick-up in Auerbach Commons from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30. If you cannot retrieve your items on April 30, they will be available afterwards through the Career Center.

Student Affairs will also be distributing graduates' name cards (the card handed to faculty presenters when you cross the stage) upon check-in. These should be brought with you to commencement on Saturday, May 17, 2025. 

2025 Dean's Graduation Reception 

May 16, 2025, 3:00 to 5:00 pm

On Friday, May 16, Dean William McGeveran invites the University of Minnesota Law School Class of 2025 and their guests to a graduation reception on the Plaza level of Mondale Hall from 3 to 5 p.m. (CT). 

Graduates will receive an email invitation in April to RSVP and register for their guests. Minnesota Law faculty and staff will also be invited. 

Join Us! 2025 Dean's Graduation Reception Friday May 16, 2025 3 to 5 p.m. (CT) Mondale Hall, Plaza

Commencement 2025 

May 17, 2025, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

The University of Minnesota Law School invites the Class of 2025 and their guests to our 137th Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 17, 2025. 

The ceremony begins promptly at 10 a.m. (central time) and lasts approximately 2 hours. 

Commencement Saturday, May 17, 2025 Save the Date!

Minnesota Law Workshop on Experiential Education

July 10, 2025, 8:15 am - July 11, 2025, 12:00 pm

Law schools have been enhancing their experiential education (ExEd) programs ever since the ABA implemented its six-credit ExEd requirement in 2014. The majority of law schools now have leaders specifically charged with overseeing their ExEd programs, including field placements and simulation courses, in addition to clinics. But while there are conferences that focus on components of ExEd, there has been no dedicated space for ExEd leaders to come together to build community, share best practices, and collaborate on ways to enhance the student experience.

CLE credits will be requested

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