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Get to represent clients in criminal court in the Criminal Justice Defense Externship!

Posted: July 14, 2025
Spots still available for the fall semester. Students who are rising 2Ls and 3Ls (with at least 24 credits completed after summer session) can participate, including remote and hybrid students. The Criminal Justice Defense Externship gives students the opportunity to gain valuable courtroom experience by representing clients in their criminal cases while externing at a Public Defender’s office. There …

Get to represent clients in criminal court in the Criminal Justice Defense Externship!

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!

American Bar Association Antitrust Law Section Diversity Stipend Program

Posted: March 25, 2025
Good Day MHSL Students!! The mission of the ABA Antitrust Law Section Diversity Stipend Program is to encourage law students from diverse and underrepresented groups who have an interest in antitrust, consumer protection, or privacy law to pursue public interest internships. Diverse 2L students attending an ABA-accredited law school are eligible to apply for a …

American Bar Association Antitrust Law Section Diversity Stipend Program

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

World Day Against the Death Penalty CLE

Posted: October 6, 2022
October 10 is World Day Against the Death Penalty. This year The Advocates for Human Rights will be holding an event to discuss how we use international advocacy to promote legal reform to abolish capital punishment worldwide. We will also highlight recent successes in Papua New Guinea, Sierra Leone, and the Central African Republic. Amy Bergquist, …

World Day Against the Death Penalty CLE

Register Now for Equal Justice Works’ Pathways to Public Service Virtual Event on January 27!

Posted: January 20, 2022
JOIN EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS FOR A VIRTUAL EVENT! This spring, Equal Justice Works will host a series of virtual events that will bring together a diverse group of law students and public interest leaders for substantive presentations and workshops on Equal Justice Works programming and resources.Our first event will take place on Thursday, January 27 from 2:00 …

Register Now for Equal Justice Works’ Pathways to Public Service Virtual Event on January 27!

EJW Rural Legal Corps – Applications DUE February 14, 2022

Posted: January 14, 2022
APPLY FOR THE RURAL SUMMER LEGAL CORPS! In partnership with Legal Services Corporation (LSC), the Rural Summer Legal Corps places 40 public interest-minded law students in LSC-funded civil legal aid organizations across the country to serve rural and isolated communities. These students, called Student Fellows, take on a variety of projects addressing legal issues such as affordable housing and evictions, …

EJW Rural Legal Corps – Applications DUE February 14, 2022

EJW Disaster Resilience Program – Applications DUE February 14, 2022

Posted: January 14, 2022
BECOME A DISASTER RESILIENCE PROGRAM STUDENT FELLOW! The Disaster Resilience Program places law students at legal services organizations to gain hands-on experience working on legal disaster preparedness and recovery work. Students will work alongside current Equal Justice Works postgraduate Fellows in the program, developing valuable skills and helping provide vital legal services to disaster-prone areas. Student Fellows …

EJW Disaster Resilience Program – Applications DUE February 14, 2022