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Mitchell Hamline and its predecessor schools have a long history of offering students on-the-job experience through externships. Externships give students a chance to practice what they learn in the classroom in a variety of high-profile legal settings throughout the region. Now, for the first time, Mitchell Hamline has extended that opportunity to its HYBRID J.D. …

Mitchell Hamline expands externships to students in HYBRID J.D.℠ program

Judge Donovan Frank ’77 (HUSL) was featured on the WCCO-TV show Life to the Max for his work on behalf of people with disabilities. Frank is a senior U.S. district judge for the District of Minnesota and has served as a federal judge for nearly two decades. Frank’s advocacy includes presenting CLEs on stereotypes facing disabled …

WCCO TV spotlights advocacy of Judge Donovan Frank ’77 on behalf of people with disabilities

Mitchell Hamline professor Eric Janus appears in the new award-winning documentary “Untouchable,” showing at this year’s MSP International Film Festival. The film features the stories of men and women who’ve been branded as sex offenders, while also focusing on the stories of those who’ve suffered sexual abuse. The film won the Albert Maysles Award for Best New …

Eric Janus appears in award-winning documentary showing at film festival

The New York Times turned to Professor Thaddeus Mason Pope, director of Mitchell Hamline’s Health Law Institute, in its recent reporting on end-of-life issues. The story “The Patients Were Saved. That’s Why the Families Are Suing.” appeared in the newspaper’s April 10 edition. Pope is one of the nation’s foremost authorities on medical decision-making and end-of-life patient …

NYT features Professor Pope in story on unwanted resuscitation

Kathleen Ridder played an important role in promoting the leadership of women in all aspects of public life in Minnesota, from athletics to the law. Ridder died Monday in Florida at the age of 94. Her legacy and generosity will live on in Minnesota, as well as at Mitchell Hamline. Ridder served on the board …

Kathleen Ridder leaves strong legacy in Minnesota and at Mitchell Hamline