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Corporate Institute

The Corporate Institute combines the strengths of an internationally recognized business law faculty and a vibrant Twin Cities business community that is home to 16 Fortune 500 companies, dozens of Fortune 1000s, and a vibrant entrepreneurship scene.

Programming at the Corporate Institute prepares students for successful business careers and leadership positions and pairs world-class professionals with law students to leverage experience, learning and creativity. Students can work with start-up companies, entrepreneurs, and small businesses through the Business Law and Entrepreneurship Clinic, experience what it is like to work in a corporate legal department, and hear from alumni who hold top positions at leading companies around the world. They can pursue combined degrees or earn a career-advancing concentration.

Highlights of the Corporate Institute

50+
Small Businesses
(2022-23)
1300
Student Attorney Hours
(2022-23)
25
Corporate Partners
(2022-23)