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Meet the Employers event fosters career connections for law students

Posted: February 11, 2026
Mitchell Hamline School of Law recently hosted Meet the Employers, a networking event bringing together dozens of employers and alumni and more than 100 law students across all years to develop meaningful connections. The 38 employers that attended the open house represented a variety of industries, practice areas, and career opportunities, including law firms large …

Meet the Employers event fosters career connections for law students

Mitchell Hamline alumni honored as Attorneys of the Year

Posted: February 9, 2026
Members of Minnesota’s legal community gathered on February 5 to celebrate the 2025 Attorneys of the Year, an annual list compiled by Minnesota Lawyer, at an event in Minneapolis. Mitchell Hamline alumni made up nearly a quarter of all honorees on this year’s list. “This honor recognizes the work of so many incredible alums,” said …

Mitchell Hamline alumni honored as Attorneys of the Year

Legal leader and school supporter Chuck Dietz ’57 dies at age 95

Posted: January 30, 2026
The Mitchell Hamline community lost a giant with the death of Charlton “Chuck” Dietz ’57 at age 95 on Jan. 23, 2026. Dietz was a leader in his career and community service, a steadfast supporter of Mitchell Hamline, and a staunch advocate for the First Amendment. Born in Lamars, Ia., Dietz graduated from Mankato High …

Legal leader and school supporter Chuck Dietz ’57 dies at age 95

Mitchell Hamline faculty showcase expertise at 2026 AALS Annual Meeting

Posted: January 28, 2026
Mitchell Hamline School of Law faculty and staff members were prominently featured within the 2026 Association of American Law Schools (AALS) annual meeting on Jan. 6–9 in New Orleans, La. They presented and participated in conversations with the legal academy in areas of expertise including practical skills preparation, mental health and well-being, artificial intelligence, and …

Mitchell Hamline faculty showcase expertise at 2026 AALS Annual Meeting

Campus closed for severe weather Jan. 23; classes happening virtually

Posted: January 22, 2026
Due to severe temperatures, the Mitchell Hamline School of Law campus will be closed on Friday, January 23, 2026. Students will participate in remote learning, and faculty and staff will work remotely. The Mitchell Hamline campus will reopen with normal building hours on Saturday, January 24, opening at 7:30 am. Please continue to monitor official …

Campus closed for severe weather Jan. 23; classes happening virtually