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RSVP for Education Law Panel–ONE WEEK AWAY!

Posted: April 21, 2025
Dear Mitchell Hamline Students, You are invited to attend an upcoming panel discussion on “The Future of Public Education and the Law” — an evening conversation with experienced attorneys working at the forefront of education law. Event Details: When: Monday, April 28 | 7:00–8:00 PM Where: Room 225 or on Zoom RSVP: Click here to RSVP Light refreshments will be …

RSVP for Education Law Panel–ONE WEEK AWAY!

Here for Spring Break? Love civil rights & free food? Come to St. Thomas Law School on Thursday!

Posted: April 16, 2025
Are you in town for Spring Break? Do you love civil rights and plaintiff’s side work? Free food? Come to our event this Thursday from 6pm to 8pm at St. Thomas School of Law for a panel discussion on understanding the doctrine of qualified immunity, specifically as it relates to civil rights violations by police …

Here for Spring Break? Love civil rights & free food? Come to St. Thomas Law School on Thursday!

Panel Discussion: Understanding the Doctrine of Qualified Immunity – April 17th!

Posted: April 7, 2025
Join us for our last event in the Policing, Accountability, and Justice Series for a panel discussion on understanding the federal doctrine of qualified immunity. This doctrine has shielded government officials from civil liability, often denying justice to victims of constitutional violations. When: Thursday, April 17th, 2025, 6-8 pm Where: St. Thomas School of Law, downtown Minneapolis campus (Room TBD) Our …

Panel Discussion: Understanding the Doctrine of Qualified Immunity – April 17th!

Lunch-Hour Event Three: Exploring Civil v. Criminal Liability in Officer-Involved Killings

Posted: March 17, 2025
JOIN US for the next event in our engaging lunch-hour series, where we’ll examine the critical distinctions between civil and criminal liability in officer-involved killings. Register here.  When: Thursday, March 20th, 2025 Time: 12:30-1:30 pm Where: Room MSL334, St. Thomas School of Law Using real-world cases, we’ll explore how the legal system addresses police use of deadly force, …

Lunch-Hour Event Three: Exploring Civil v. Criminal Liability in Officer-Involved Killings

Lunch-Hour Event Two: Re-Examining Adjudicated Cases of Police Violence in MN

Posted: March 4, 2025
Date: Thursday, March 13th, 2025 Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Location: Room 325, Mitchell Hamline School of Law, 875 Summit Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105 JOIN US for the second event in our engaging lunch-hour series, where we’ll explore the impactful work of the Reinvestigation Workgroup—a dedicated volunteer team that re-examines cases of police violence after official investigations close. Register …

Lunch-Hour Event Two: Re-Examining Adjudicated Cases of Police Violence in MN

THIS FRIDAY – Civil Liberties in the Biden Era w/ ACLU President Deborah Archer

Posted: April 23, 2021
Civil Liberties in the Biden Era: National and Local Priorities Friday, April 23 @ 5:00-6:30 PM (CT)​ The dramatic events of 2020-21 following the murder of George Floyd, the exposure of inequalities during the pandemic, and the presidential transition usher in a new era for civil liberties – challenges thereto – in the United States. …

THIS FRIDAY – Civil Liberties in the Biden Era w/ ACLU President Deborah Archer