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2024

Jackie Perez ’19 is living and giving for today and proud of it

Posted: December 17, 2024
She’s not ashamed. In fact, she’s very proud. Proud of her struggle, proud of her parents’ sacrifices, and proud to be part of Mitchell Hamline—a special place that put Jackie Perez ’19 in a position to be successful. “I benefited significantly from financial aid when I was a student at Mitchell Hamline and am now …

Jackie Perez ’19 is living and giving for today and proud of it

Mitchell Hamline honors 10 years of blended learning with future of law symposium

Posted: December 12, 2024
Ten years ago, Mitchell Hamline School of Law launched the nation’s first J.D. at an ABA-approved law school that students could earn partially online and partially in person, forever changing the landscape of legal education. To honor this milestone and commitment to continual evolution, Mitchell Hamline will be hosting a symposium on January 15, “Transforming …

Mitchell Hamline honors 10 years of blended learning with future of law symposium

Recruitment efforts put Mitchell Hamline first in the nation in Native enrollment

Posted: November 25, 2024
Native students are vastly underrepresented in the legal profession and in law school. Recognizing this disparity, Mitchell Hamline has put intentional effort in recent years into developing opportunities for Native Americans to access a legal education, starting from before they even step foot on campus. As a result, Native enrollment has been climbing each year …

Recruitment efforts put Mitchell Hamline first in the nation in Native enrollment

Professor Pottratz Acosta weighs in on immigration issues in wake of election

Posted: November 22, 2024
After November’s presidential election, many are speculating about what the immigration system will look like under a second Trump administration, and what that means for Minnesota. Professor Ana Pottratz Acosta has been quoted in several recent media pieces, weighing in with her expertise as a long-time immigration lawyer. President-elect Trump has declared plans for mass …

Professor Pottratz Acosta weighs in on immigration issues in wake of election