Meet the Class of 2026: Alex Mysler

Incoming 1L Alex Mysler ’26, was born in the U.S. but has lived in Buenos Aires, Argentina since the age of two. He studied history at the Universidad de Buenos Aires, and worked as an educator in various settings. During the past year, he worked at a museum that preserves the story and memory of Anne Frank and victims of the Shoah, while advocating for human rights. He also was tutoring and wrote simplified high school history textbooks.

Welcome to Minnesota Law! Can you tell us why you chose the University of Minnesota Law School?

I was impressed by Minnesota Law’s offerings for those of us who want to learn human rights law, especially its clinics and fellowship offerings. I saw a lot of former students on LinkedIn who had career outcomes I would love to have. When I contacted some of them, I saw myself doing what they had done, and honestly thought it would be fun.

What are you looking forward to the most about starting law school?

Meeting new people and engaging with a new academic setting. This is my first experience studying outside Argentina, and I’m excited to see what I learn from this new challenge. And even though I’ve heard law school can be daunting, I’m excited to start acquiring the tools I need to work as a lawyer. I also love learning from people with vastly different life experiences than mine, and this is a prime opportunity to do so!

Minnesota Law strives to embody a culture of equity, inclusiveness, and belonging in the classroom and in our community. In your opinion, what are some of the most important aspects of creating a culture where all students feel like they belong?

Listening and cooperating. To build solidarity between all of us, it’s important for everyone to learn from each other’s experiences. In that sense, I always thought it was important to encourage people to speak candidly about their own perspectives on different issues, what their goals are and how they want to achieve them. After that, it’s just a matter of lending our time and effort to each other.

Are you interested in practicing in a certain area of the law? Which one and why?

Human rights law! I grew up in Argentina right when there was an important shift in our country’s human rights policies. Members of the armed forces that governed Argentina from 1976 until 1983 could be prosecuted again, and our educational programs nationwide started putting a heavy emphasis on the importance of international human rights legislation. This renewed fight against human rights violations also resonated with me as a member of the Jewish community. I felt like it was part of an important global historical process; a fight against the impunity of the powerful.

Do you have a hobby or special interests? And/or what do you like to do during your free time?

I still love history, and any book on political or cultural history is generally very captivating to me. I love playing football (I refuse to call it soccer, I’m not sorry). I also play a lot of Dungeons and Dragons/Magic the Gathering/board games/other nerdy stuff. If you need a Dungeon Master or a goal-scoring center forward, reach out to me!

Who inspires you and why?

I’m usually inspired by small acts of perseverance and kindness. Each time I see someone choosing to be generous, or selfless, or empathetic, I feel inspired to do the same. I actually think most people feel this way as well. 

What’s the most recent book or podcast you’ve read or listened to?

I recently started reading Burning the Books. A History of Knowledge Under Attack, by Richard Ovenden. It’s a really fascinating look into the deliberate destruction and neglect of libraries and archives. I highly recommend it.

Finally, what or who makes a good lawyer?

Empathy. I think a lot of people tend to think that “being emotional” over something is a negative trait. That it breeds subjectivity in an otherwise objective field such as the law. I believe that this is an incorrect way to look at any field of knowledge. To empathize is to have a better perspective of any situation in which human beings are involved.