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Creating diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal field starts with ensuring that educational opportunities are accessible to all aspiring legal professionals, with emphasis on BIPOC, first-generation, and marginalized professionals. The goal of this free, two-day, virtual conference is to be the bridge helping BIPOC, first-generation, and other marginalized aspiring legal professionals access legal education …

Barrier Breakers Presents the 2nd Annual Break into Law Conference

The Minnesota Supreme Court is seeking three (3) Mitchell Hamline School of Law students to work as Legal Residents during the Fall Semester 2023. This is an extraordinary opportunity made available to a small number of MH students each year. During Fall 2023, Justice Anne McKeig, Justice Paul Thissen, and Justice Gordon Moore will each supervise …

Applications open for Fall 2023 Minnesota Supreme Court Legal Residents

On March 30, the Office of Career and Professional Development invited Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Natalie Hudson, Second Judicial District Court Judge Thomas Gilligan Jr., and Minnesota Court of Appeals Judge Elise Larson to speak to current and former Mitchell Hamline students about judicial clerkship opportunities and benefits, moderated by Assistant Professor Forrest Tahdooahnippah. Please …

Missed the March 30 Judicial Clerkship Panel? Watch the recording now!

Join us on Zoom to learn how you can pursue a public interest law career! Monday, April 24, 2023 3:00-4:00pm CT Minnesota Region Law Schools JOIN EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS STAFF FOR INFORMATION ON: Designing your own Fellowship project presents a unique opportunity for you to create your dream job. This Fellowship opportunity allows you to …

Upcoming Equal Justice Works Opportunities

The 2023 ChIPs scholarship program is now open for applications! ChIPs is a 501(C)3 nonprofit organization that advances and connects women in technology, law, and policy. We seek to accelerate innovation through diversity of thought, participation, and engagement. In this vein, we have announced our 6th annual Scholarship Fund. We ask that you send this opportunity to your …

ChIPs 2023 scholarship application now open!

An HCBA Signature CLE program. Provided at no charge for HCBA members.Presented by the HCBA Bench & Bar Committee: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM CT Venue: Bassford Remele Fifth Street Towers | 100 South 5th Street, Suite 1500, Minneapolis You’re Invited: Join us in person to hear from a panel of appointed Referees …

Meet Your Referees: A Panel Discussion with Appointed Judicial Officers from the Hennepin County District Court

The Minnesota Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments at Mitchell Hamline on Thursday, April 13 from 9:30-11:30 am in the Mitchell Hamline Auditorium. Oral arguments will take place on Thursday, April 13. Find the schedule, synopses, and advocate briefs here. Please plan to arrive no later than 15 minutes before the start of each oral argument to …

This Thursday! Minnesota Court of Appeals Hears Oral Arguments at Mitchell Hamline

Join the Office of Career and Professional Development for Salaries & Negotiations, this Wednesday, April 12 from 3:00-4:30 in the Kelly Boardroom and virtually.  No matter where you are in your career, you will come away with valuable information you can use for the rest of your career.  Whether applying for your first law clerk position or …

Negotiating Salaries with Legal Employers – Join us Wednesday, April 12!

Applications for Summer and Fall 2023 Law and Business Externship – due Friday, April 21 The Law and Business Externship provides students with the opportunity to work in a company or law firm setting where they observe, participate in, and reflect upon the work of a business lawyer or business professional. Past placements have included …

Law and Business Externships – Deadline extended to April 21!