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    Mitchell Hamline School of Law, located in St. Paul, Minnesota offers a rigorous, practice-based experience, preparing graduates to serve clients and communities. Our motivated students study full time or part time, on-campus or partially online in the way that fits their lives.

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Blended-learning student FAQs

  • What section am I in?

    Each incoming blended learning cohort is divided into three sections: B1, B2, and B3. You were assigned a section upon admission, please check your admission letter for your specific section or email [email protected] to confirm.
  • Who is my academic advisor?

    Your assigned academic advisor is listed on Starfish under “My Connections” or in “My Network.” You can make an appointment with your advisor there. Incoming 1Ls might not yet be assigned to an advisor and will be assigned one prior to the first day of class.
  • When is my prep week and capstone week?

    All dates are listed on the academic calendar. Look under the “Blended Part-Time” column, then your specific section to find the associated dates.
  • How do I register for classes?

    Click here for detailed registration instructions. The school assigns first-year students to sections, and students are registered by the Office of the Registrar prior to the start of their first term. 1L courses are auto-enrolled and cannot be changed.
  • Can I take J-Term classes?

    1L students cannot register for J-Term courses per academic rule 1.07.H. Students can register for J-Term courses beginning in their 2L year.
  • Can I take summer classes?

    Yes. Summer classes are not required but they are a great way to earn more credits during the school year.
  • As a part-time Blended student, can I go full time?

    Yes. Although the program is called “Part-time Blended,” you are not restricted to a part-time course load (8-11 credits) after you complete your first year. Because the second year is intensive and classes are designed to be experienced as they are scheduled, we recommend that Blended students who wish to go full time do so beginning in their third year. Speak to your academic advisor for more information.
  • How do I know which classes to take?

    Besides courses that fulfill your JD requirements and any additional requirements like academic support courses, classes can be chosen based on other factors such as certificate requirements, interest in a particular area of the law, or courses that cover bar-tested subjects. Your academic advisor is a great resource for course selection and planning, and the Degree Planning Resources page on the Academic Affairs website can help you plan your academic path.
  • How do I register for externships?

    Blended students should submit an externship proposal, which can be found under the “Externship Proposal” section on the student records page. After proposals are reviewed and approved, students are enrolled in the appropriate externship course. In general, Blended students do not enroll themselves in externship courses since those are local and require on-campus time. There are a few exceptions that are remote, and these are available to Blended students.

On-campus student FAQs

  • What section am I in?

    On-campus students are assigned a section in their 1L year based on their schedules. Part-time evening students are in section 1, morning students are in section 2, and afternoon students are in section 3. You can also check your admission letter for your specific section or email [email protected] to confirm.
  • Who is my academic advisor?

    Your assigned academic advisor is listed on Starfish under “My Connections” or in “My Network.” You can make an appointment with your advisor there. Incoming 1Ls might not yet be assigned to an advisor and will be assigned one prior to the first day of class.
  • How do I register for classes?

    Click here for detailed registration instructions. The school assigns first-year students to sections, and students are registered by the Office of the Registrar prior to the start of their first term. 1L courses are auto-enrolled and cannot be changed.
  • Can I take J-Term classes?

    1L students cannot register for J-Term courses per academic rule 1.07.H. Students can register for J-Term courses beginning in their 2L year.
  • Can I take summer classes?

    Yes. Summer classes are not required but they are a great way to earn more credits during the school year.
  • When are my breaks?

    All dates are listed on the academic calendar. Look under the “Day/Evening” column to find the associated dates.
  • How do I know which classes to take?

    Besides courses that fulfill your JD requirements and any additional requirements like academic support courses, classes can be chosen based on other factors such as certificate requirements, interest in a particular area of the law, or courses that cover bar-tested subjects. Your academic advisor is a great resource for course selection and planning, and the Degree Planning Resources page on the Academic Affairs website can help you plan your academic path.

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