The Dean of Students
The Dean of Students is the chief student advocate and is responsible for the overall success and wellbeing of our students. To accomplish this, the Dean collaborates with other departments including Counseling Services; Culture and Inclusion; the Registrar; Financial Aid; Student Accounts; Admissions; Blended Learning; Academic Excellence; and Career and Professional Development. The Dean also collaborates with faculty before and after issues arise concerning students’ academic and emotional well-being.
The Office
The Office of the Dean of Students is responsible for:
- Assistance with Bar Applications and Admission
- Code of Conduct
- Commencement
- Counseling Services
- Dean Certifications
- Disability Services
- Exam Administration and Exam Variances
- Law School Application Amendments and Updates
- Law School Catalog
- Leaves of Absence or Withdrawals
- Liaison for Student Bar Association
- Student Organizations
- Orientation
- Student Health and Wellness
- Student Complaint and Grievance Processes
Student Resources
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Housing
Mitchell Hamline encourages students and landlords to use the hashtag #GreatForMitchellHamlineStudents on craigslist.org.
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Study Abroad
Earn part of your law degree while living in a foreign country. As a student of Mitchell Hamline, you can choose from several summer, J-term, or semester-abroad programs.
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Insurance
Although Mitchell Hamline School of Law does not provide health insurance, there are some external resources available for those seeking health insurance coverage: Health insurance information for students -
Parking and Transportation
There are a limited number of parking spaces available on campus for student parking. Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Bus Passes are available at a discounted price for Mitchell Hamline students.
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Lockers
Student lockers in the basement near the bookstore are available on a first-come, first-served basis. No fee is required. Students must provide their own lock.
Student locker guidelines
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- All lockers are the property of the school. Lockers are made available for students’ convenience as space is available. Students may not use more than one locker.
- The law school reserves the right to open a locker with or without consent in instances where this policy is being violated or in an emergency.
- The law school is not responsible for lost or stolen property.
- The law school reserves the right to determine what may be kept in a locker. No flammable materials, chemicals, explosives, or weapons of any kind are permitted in lockers.
- No perishable items should be stored in lockers.
- Nothing may be affixed on the inside or outside of a student locker.
- Lockers are available for temporary student use during the academic year. Student lockers are located on the second and third floors of the law school.
- Lockers are available for individual student use on a first come first served basis. Any student wishing to use a locker may do so by placing a lock on the locker of their choice.
- Student lockers must be cleaned out each fall and spring semester within 3 days after the last day of the finals period. After this time, any remaining locks and personal items will be removed and discarded.
Student organization lockers
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- Lockers are available for student organization use during the academic year. Each organization must affix a sign to their locker identifying their organization. Unidentified or abandoned lockers will be emptied, and contents discarded after notice to the organization leaders, if known.
- One locker is available per student organization. Additional lockers may be used if space and availability permit.
- Student organizations wishing to store materials too large for lockers should contact Student.Services@mitchellhamline.edu for assistance.
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Books
Book lists will be found on the Canvas page for each course.
Once you choose the course names, you will be asked to select the section number. Be sure to buy the exact edition of the book listed, older editions will vary greatly and page numbers will not be the same as the edition your professor lists.
The bookstore is located in the lower level of the school. Stairs leading down from the commons/food area will take you to the bookstore.
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Campus Alert System
Sign up for text and email alerts after logging in to the student record system.
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Orientation
Mandatory Orientation for On-Campus Students – August 13, 14, and 15, 2024 (4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.)
You will meet with school administrators, professional leaders, and faculty and staff, and you will hear from current students. You will have the chance to connect with representatives from a range of departments that will work closely with you on academic issues like advising and tutoring as well as offering counseling, wellness programming, disability services, cultural support, and other services designed to care for you as a person.
For questions about orientation, please email student.services@mitchellhamline.edu
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Application Amendments and Updates
If, after enrollment, you recall or are made aware of an incident that you should have disclosed upon application, you are required to disclose this information to the school.
Students who enroll at Mitchell Hamline are required to disclose violations of the law until graduation from Mitchell Hamline. There are two exceptions: (1) parking violations do not need to be reported; and (2) moving violations that do not involve drugs or alcohol do not need to be reported. Note: Parking or moving violations that indicate a pattern of conduct should be disclosed. Generally, a single incident during your law school career falls within the exceptions.
Dean LeMoine can help with bar application and character and fitness questions.
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Counseling Services
The demands of law school can place stress on individuals, relationships, and work and academic performance.
Initial consultations and subsequent counseling is free for Mitchell Hamline students.
Counseling Services is designed to provide short-term counseling. If longer-term services are required, your Mitchel Hamline counselor will refer you to providers in the community for ongoing care.
Counseling Services can also provide assessments and referrals when appropriate. Discussions are confidential and can be reflective of personal concerns as well as those of an academic nature. Students use Counseling Services for normal life concerns as well as feeling of crisis. The therapists are experienced and licensed professionals, not otherwise connected with Mitchell Hamline School of Law.
Counseling is available a variety of days and times. If you would like to speak to a counselor, you may schedule by clicking the Make an appointment button. If the counseling times offered are not workable for you, please email counseling@mitchellhamline.edu for possible alternatives. Counseling sessions are held remotely using a secure telehealth system.
For students outside of Minnesota: different states may have different laws regarding tele-counseling across state boundaries. When you speak to your counselor, please inform them where you are located so such laws can be confirmed. Please see our Out-of-State webpage to see which counselor you should choose for support. If your state does not permit out-of-state tele-counseling, your counselor can discuss options for referrals.
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Bar Exam
Minnesota State Bar Examination Subjects and Comparable Mitchell Hamline Subjects
Current application materials, rules, and other related bar examination Information for Minnesota can be found at ble.state.mn.us. Minnesota administers the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE). Information about other jurisdictions, including those that have adopted the Uniform Bar Examination, can be found here: ncbex.org/exams/ube.
Test format for the UBE:- Multistate Performance Test (MPT): Two-90 minute questions on Tuesday morning
- Multistate Essay Exam (MEE): Six-30 minute essay questions on Tuesday afternoon
- Multistate Bar Exam (MBE): 100 multiple choice questions on Wednesday morning
- Multistate Bar Exam (MBE): 100 multiple choice questions on Wednesday afternoon
The MEE portion of the UBE tests (if not obvious, MHSL course in which subject is taught is in parentheses):
- Business Associations (Agency, Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies and Corporations)
- Conflict of Laws (We do not currently have a specific “conflict of laws” class in our curriculum.)
- Constitutional Law
- Contracts (including contracts under Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), taught in Sales at MHSL)
- Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure (two courses taught separately at MHSL)
- Evidence
- Family Law
- Federal Civil Procedure (taught in Civil Dispute Resolution or Civil Procedure and Advanced Civil Procedure at MHSL)
- Real Property
- Secured Transactions under the UCC
- Torts
- Trusts and Estates
The MBE portion tests:
- Constitutional Law
- Contracts
- Criminal Law and Procedure
- Evidence
- Real Property
- Torts
- Civil Procedure
Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam
The Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE) is required for admission to the bar in most states. Students should check with the board of law examiners in the state in which they plan to seek admission to the bar. Passing scores, which are established by each jurisdiction, are subject to change. Refer to the information booklet provided with the application to find out more on passing scores. The Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam is scheduled for March, August, and November of each year. Inquiries can be made to: National Conference of Bar Examiners MPRE Application Department 2255 N. Dubuque Rd. P.O. Box 4001 Iowa City, IA 52243-4001 (319) 337-1287
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Bar Exam Certification
Dean LeMoine can help with bar application and character and fitness questions.
To sit for a bar exam, a student must complete all requirements necessary for graduation, including payment in full of one’s student account and maintenance of a current balance on all Perkins loan accounts from the law school. A student also must submit a bar certification from the school.
The following is a list of State Bar Examination administrators for states in the region:
Minnesota Board of Law Examiners
180 E. 5th Street Suite 950
Saint Paul, MN 55101651-297-1857
fax: 651-297-1196Minnesota Board or Legal Examiners
Other states
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Commencement
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Athletic Memberships
Anytime Fitness
Anytime Fitness at 1059 Grand Ave offers Mitchell Hamline students, staff, and faculty reduced membership rates as well as reduced sign up fees. You must show your Mitchell ID at time of enrollment in order to receive this discount.
Please contact Liza Lomax, General Manager, at 651-340-2811 with questions.
Statera
Mitchell Hamline School of Law students receive a discounted joiner fee at Statera, a health and fitness club located approximately one mile from Mitchell Hamline at 755 Selby Ave. in St. Paul. To contact Statera about membership, call 651-225-4737.
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