Class Gift Program

It Has Impacted You: Philanthropy touches every area of the Law School and, no matter what activities you participated in, your time at Minnesota was made better by previous students and alumni gifts. Everything from clinics to great professors to scholarships to Mondale Hall itself has been made possible thanks to donor support. By making your first gift to the Law School, you are acknowledging the importance of philanthropy, while also contributing towards the legacy of giving established by Minnesota Law students and alumni who have come before you.

You Can Make a Difference: By making your gift, you have the special opportunity to ensure that future students can create their own unique Minnesota Law experiences, just like you did. And, you will inspire future classes in your commitment to continue the strong tradition of support that the Law School has celebrated for decades.

You Can Show Your School Pride: Your participation shows law firms, foundations and prospective students your confidence in Minnesota Law's mission and the education you received. It shows current donors that their donations are well placed, and inspires additional philanthropic support of the Law School.

It Has Impacted You: Philanthropy touches every area of the Law School and, no matter what activities you participated in, your time at Minnesota was made better by previous students and alumni gifts. Everything from clinics to great professors to scholarships to Mondale Hall itself has been made possible thanks to donor support. By making your first gift to the Law School, you are acknowledging the importance of philanthropy, while also contributing towards the legacy of giving established by Minnesota Law students and alumni who have come before you.

You Can Make a Difference: By making your gift, you have the special opportunity to ensure that future students can create their own unique Minnesota Law experiences, just like you did. And, you will inspire future classes in your commitment to continue the strong tradition of support that the Law School has celebrated for decades.

You Can Show Your School Pride: Your participation shows law firms, foundations and prospective students your confidence in Minnesota Law's mission and the education you received. It shows current donors that their donations are well placed, and inspires additional philanthropic support of the Law School.

Yes! Tuition only covers a portion of what it takes to run the Law School on an annual basis. In fact, less than half of the Law School's annual budget is fulfilled by J.D. tuition (and state support). Donations from alumni and friends make up the difference. Without these gifts, the Law School would not be able to fund student organizations, keep class sizes down, employ distinguished faculty, offer a wide variety of courses, provide career services, maintain the extensive library or continually upgrade technology. In particular, scholarships and awards enable the school to recruit talented students and to minimize the loan burden.

Absolutely. However, participation matters most. Gifts of any amount are greatly appreciated. The fact that you give is more important than the amount. Alumni participation is very compelling but student giving is even more so. Your participation shows your confidence in the Law School’s mission and the education you received, setting a powerful example for other alumni, individuals and firms.

You can choose to support another existing Law School fund either in addition to or instead of the fund selected by the Graduating Class Gift Committee. See a list of other popular fund options.

For more information, please contact Katie Jacob in the Office of Advancement at kldjacob@umn.edu or 612-624-0097.