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With a bachelor’s in Biology, Health and Medical Sciences from Minnesota State University Moorhead, Loida Guajardo, 1L, wants to put her STEM background to work in the dynamic field of intellectual property law. While she considers herself generally reserved, she volunteered to speak at her commencement because she felt she had an important message to deliver.

Welcome to the Minnesota Law class of 2022! You were the commencement speaker at Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM). Could you discuss that experience a bit?

1L Jessica Bontemps, a first-generation college student in her family, has served as tutor, coach, and mentor to at-risk youth in New York City. She has a B.A. in English Language and Literature from Hunter College and, in addition to being an aspiring lawyer, is an aspiring writer.

Welcome to the Minnesota Law class of 2022! Could you talk a little bit about your experience working with disadvantaged youths in New York City? 

Fabiola Gretzinger hails from San Jose, Costa Rica. Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, she works part-time as a paralegal at Igbanugo Partners, an immigration law firm in Minneapolis. Last spring, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, and minors in Economics and Portuguese.

Welcome to the Minnesota Law class of 2022! You have an interesting background as a paralegal. Could you discuss that experience?

In this final installment of our “Meet Minnesota Law's LL.M. Class of ’20” series, we introduce you to Yu-Chen Wang, a Taiwanese public interest lawyer who received his bachelor’s and master’s legal degrees from National Taipei University.

Could you describe what work or educational experiences motivated you to come to the U.S. for an LL.M.?

Seowoo Jang, LL.M. ’20, hails from South Korea, where she studied some aspects of American law and developed an interest in it. She also tutored immigrant children and their parents, providing them with legal assistance. 

You received your bachelor’s degree from Kookmin University in Seoul. Could you describe what work or educational experiences there motivated you to come to the U.S. for an LL.M.?

The 241 members of Minnesota Law’s Class of 2022 are academically strong, diverse in their backgrounds, and eclectic in their interests.

“We are thrilled to welcome this incredibly talented and driven group of students to Minnesota Law,” says Garry W. Jenkins, dean and William S. Pattee professor of law. “We know they will embrace their experience, enrich our community, and, ultimately, make a difference in the world.”

Rising 2L Navin Ramalingam was born and raised in the city of Chennai in southern India. He currently serves on the Law School’s Wellness Initiative and is a student member of the Diversity Committee. Recently featured in Minnesota Law magazine, Navin sat down for a brief Q&A on his experience at the Law School.

Why did you choose to study at Minnesota Law?

Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Natalie Hudson ’82 highlighted some of the privileges and the responsibilities of being a lawyer during her keynote address at the Law School’s 131st Commencement ceremony on Saturday.

Catherine Ulrich, 1L, a student on the Law School's Diversity Committee interviewed Professor Chris Roberts about teaching and learning in a diverse and inclusive Law School environment.

Where are you from?

Catherine Ulrich, 1L, a student on the Law School's Diversity Committee interviewed Professor Neha Jain about teaching and learning in a diverse and inclusive Law School environment.

Where are you from?

I was born in and grew up in India, but I have spent most of my adult life living, studying, and working in multiple countries in Europe, SE Asia, Africa, and the US, so I do not identify as being from anywhere in particular.

What led you to MN?