Minnesota Law

Spring 2021
Issues/Contents
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Meet the Incoming Leaders of Law Council

Katherine Chen, 2L, and Victor Jimenez, 1L, the new president and VP, seek to improve the student experience, deepen support for BIPOC students
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Walter F. Mondale ‘56, Former Vice President, U.S. Senator, and Ambassador, Dies at 93

A dedicated public servant and lifelong friend of the Law School, he reshaped the vice presidency and exemplifed lawyer leadership
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Minnesota Law Students Take on Chauvin Trial Community Support with Local Nonprofit

Three 1Ls are coordinating civic education and student engagement efforts through a unique collaboration between Minnesota Law and the Legal Rights Center
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Minnesota Law Students Get Hands on Experience with Presidential Policymaking

Four 3Ls coordinated and participated in high-level policy discussions with members of the Biden transition team and incoming administration
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Career Center Helps Students, Employers Navigate Virtual Hiring

“The Law School and Career Center haven’t missed a beat with anything once it went virtual," says Carlton Hemphill, 2L

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Law in Practice Holds its 2nd Annual LiPPY Awards

34 Students honored for their accomplishments; virtual evening event featured fun, celebrity cameos