Minneapolis Campus (School of Law) is one of the campuses operated by University of St. Thomas (MN). Our records show the address as Minneapolis, MN, United States.
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The Minneapolis Campus, home to the University of St. Thomas School of Law, specializes in legal education with a distinctive focus on Catholic social teaching, ethical practice, and public service. The Juris Doctor (J.D.) program forms the core, providing a rigorous three-year curriculum that covers foundational areas such as contracts, torts, property, criminal law, constitutional law, civil procedure, and evidence. Students engage in advanced studies in business law, intellectual property, international law, environmental law, health law, and family law, with an emphasis on integrating moral and ethical considerations into legal analysis.
- Business Law Concentration, including courses in corporate law, securities regulation, mergers and acquisitions, and tax law.
- Health Law and Policy, addressing bioethics, healthcare regulation, medical malpractice, and public health law.
- Intellectual Property Law, covering patents, trademarks, copyrights, and technology transfer.
The curriculum incorporates experiential learning through the Lawyering Skills Program, where students participate in simulations, client counseling, negotiation, and trial advocacy. Clinics such as the Civil Litigation Clinic, Criminal Defense Clinic, and Immigration Law Clinic allow hands-on representation of real clients under faculty supervision. The campus offers joint degree programs, including J.D./M.B.A. with the Opus College of Business, J.D./M.A. in Catholic Studies, and J.D./Master of Social Work, enabling interdisciplinary expertise.
- Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Race and the Law, exploring civil rights, racial justice, and equity in legal systems.
- Visiting Scholar Program for advanced research in legal theory and practice.
- Certificate in Catholic Legal Tradition, delving into natural law, human rights, and social justice from a faith-based perspective.
Elective courses include alternative dispute resolution, cybersecurity law, sports and entertainment law, and human trafficking law. The program stresses advocacy skills, with opportunities in moot court competitions, externships at local courts and firms, and pro bono service. Faculty, many of whom are practicing attorneys and scholars, mentor students in research and writing through seminars on legal history, jurisprudence, and comparative law. The campus environment promotes a collaborative community, with access to extensive legal resources, including the Charles J. Dougherty Law Library. Graduates are prepared for bar exam success and careers in private practice, public interest law, government service, and academia, embodying the university's commitment to justice and the common good. This specialized campus serves approximately 400 students, offering a unique blend of traditional legal training and values-based education in downtown Minneapolis.
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