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Minnesota Law cultivates diverse academic, collegial, and community networking opportunities for students through a wide array of student-led events convened by student affinity organizations and groups that sponsor a large number of diversity, equity, and inclusion-focused events each year.

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Notable Alumni

  • Justice Alan C. Page '78

    Former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Alan C. Page ’78

  • Liwanag Ojala '98

    Liwanag Ojala ’98, CEO of CaringBridge

  • Laura Coates '05

    Laura Coates ’05, CNN Legal Analyst and Journalist

  • The Honorable Pamela Alexander ’77

    The Honorable Pamela Alexander ’77, 4th Judicial District, Hennepin County

  • Justice Alan C. Page '78
  • Liwanag Ojala '98
  • Laura Coates '05
  • The Honorable Pamela Alexander ’77

Affinity Groups

Students also expand their networks by connecting with such Twin Cities-based professional groups as the Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers, Minnesota Women Lawyers, and the Minnesota American Indian Bar Association. Minnesota Law alumni are well represented in these organizations and provide mentoring to our students.

Interested in joining a student organization? Email lawsp@umn.edu or Nubia Esparza, senior coordinator of diversity & student programs, at espa0014@umn.edu. More information on student organizations can be found here.

Minnesota Law Affinity Groups

  • Asian Pacific American Law Student Association
  • Black Law Students Association
  • Jewish Law Students Association
  • Latinx Law Students Association
  • Muslim Law Students Association
  • Native American Services Project
  • OutLaw
  • Voices for Immigration Student Association
  • Women’s Law Student Association

Professional Affinity Groups

 

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

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Minnesota Law Students Flock to Aid George Floyd Protesters, Advocate for Change

Jessica Bontemps, 2L

When Professor Perry Moriearty put a call out for Minnesota Law students and recent graduates to help individuals arrested protesting the tragic killing of George Floyd, she had no idea that, only four hours later, she’d have 100-plus volunteers register for training. Read story.

University Resources

Campus Climate
Office for Equity and Diversity
Equity and Diversity Certificate Program
U Report (Report suspected misconduct)

Provide Feedback

Do you have a Diversity & Inclusion-related comment or concern? Contact the Law School’s Diversity & Belonging Council:

Comment Form: z.umn.edu/lawdiv
Email: lawdiv@umn.edu

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