Embrace the changing practice of law and become a leader in law and business
The Center for Law and Business provides students with the practical experience and knowledge to be successful legal and business professionals. Mitchell Hamline has a long history of providing a curriculum in law, business, and the business of law. The Center for Law and Business at Mitchell Hamline is committed to providing knowledge, skills, experience, and inspiration to students to succeed as leaders, innovators and lawyers prepared for the present and future.In a world where law and business are intertwined, lawyers with an understanding of business principles, ethics, legal practice, innovation, and a practical approach to the future are more valuable than ever before.
Members of the Center for Law and Business have opportunities to:
- Participate in management
- Write, publish, and engage
- Host our podcast
- Connect with our alumni and partners
- Work study
- Opportunity for internships
- Access a student guide
- Vote for senior staff and management
2023–24 active projects
The Center for Law and Business engages a staff of student leaders to set each year’s agenda and direction. Groups of students are actively learning, engaging, and facilitating the projects listed below. Members can select an area or areas where they would like to participate and engage with others.
- AI Legal Integration
- Alumni and Partners Network (members can participate in quarterly connection events)
- “Better in Practice” podcast (launching 2024)
- Spring Forum (April 2024 event: How Technology is Connecting a Global Community of Lawyers)
- The Law and Business Chronicle (launching 2024)
- International Degree Programs (pending)
- Student and Alumni Connection Program (check out the Docket for our events being released quarterly)
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2023–24 student staff
Alexandra Blinkmann
Stephanie Bousley
Kendra Bredeson
Abigail Breit
Tyler Ebert
Rebecca Favre
Ken Rubenzer
Danielle Pathos
Melissa Rezzag
Lee Sexton
Michael Warkel
Senior staff members are elected yearly by current members.
The Law and Business Certificate
Mitchell Hamline’s Law and Business Certificate recognizes student accomplishments as they become business leaders, business managers, and business lawyers. Those who plan on completing the Law and Business Certificate must be active members of the Center for Law and Business.
Law and Business CertificateLaw and Business curriculum
Courses are available on a wide range of topics including accounting and finance, business strategy, planning and capitalization, compliance and risk management, taxation, business ethics and communications, organizational structure and governance and mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions.
Curriculum
Study law and business in London this summer
Spend a summer with us studying law and business in London at Greenwich University. Gain access to an international community of attorneys working in law and business.
Doing Deals Across the World: Advising Global Entrepreneurs (3 credits)
Monday–Thursday, June 24–27 and Monday–Thursday, July 1–4, 2024
Work alongside start-up business entrepreneurs located in the United States and England as they introduce an environmentally friendly “eco-stove” that is great for camping and has sparked interest as an exciting tool to revolutionize development in third world countries.
Taught by Mitchell Hamline School of Law Professors Leanne Fuith and Denise Roy along with experienced faculty from University of Greenwich School: Law and Criminology and other international faculty.
Partners
When you join the Center for Law and Business, you gain access to our partnership network, and you become a partner for life. Join us in connecting at our quarterly partnership events.
Teaching partners
Mitchell Hamline adjunct faculty partners
Student partners
Center members
Business Practicum students
General Practice Practicum students
Alumni partners
Business Practicum alumni
General Practice Practicum alumni
Business Certificate alumni
International and university partners
Contact us
Professor & Director, Center for Law & Business Kim Vu-Dinh
Director of LegalWise Carla Tourin
London image by E. Dichtl from Pixabay