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      Volunteer Opportunities

      Hamline undergraduate/post-baccalaureate students are now eligible to engage in volunteer opportunities through the Minnesota Justice Foundation (MJF).

    • 3M Scholarships
      3M Scholarship

      Two annual scholarships are now available to support one undergraduate and one postbaccalaureate student who are pursuing the paralegal certificate, have financial need, and will contribute to diversity in the paralegal profession.

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      Paralegal Certificate Information Session

      Attending an information session is a great opportunity to learn more about Hamline University and its Paralegal Certificate program. Click below to view a list of upcoming sessions.

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      Mock Trial Program

      Hamline's Mock Trial program prides itself on hard work, teamwork and inclusivity. As such, it’s structured to not only be competitive, but inclusive to all skill levels as well.

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  • Legal Studies

    The Legal Studies Department operates as the center of law-related education and extra-curricular opportunities for undergraduates and post-baccalaureate paralegal students at Hamline. 

    The department offers the legal studies major, the legal studies minor, an ABA-approved paralegal certificate, the Law School Early Admission (LSEA) program, and the opportunity to compete on a nationally competitive mock trial team. 

    In addition, while those students interested in law school may choose any major to prepare for law school, the Legal Studies Department provides support and advising for students interested in exploring graduate study in law.

    Hamline’s  Legal Studies professors are experienced teachers, scholars, and practitioners of the law.  Dedicated full-time department faculty teach courses, develop curriculum, advise students, research and write about legal issues, and support adjunct faculty. Students experience the true rigors of a practical legal education as well as the personal attention and wide breadth of learning offered by a liberal arts institution. 

    Hamline provides undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students with networking and internship opportunities with judges, state government, and law firms. The Department also offers study-abroad opportunities in law-related courses. 

    Learning Outcomes

    The purpose of learning outcomes at Hamline University is to ensure that our mission and values are realized in what our graduating students know, value, and can do. View all learning outcomes for Legal Studies.

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    Minnesota Justice Foundation

    Hamline undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students are now eligible to engage in volunteer opportunities through the Mitchell Hamline School of Law's chapter of the Minnesota Justice Foundation (MFJ).

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    Summer of Justice Series

    The Center for Justice and Law at Hamline University is hosting the third discussion in the "Summer of Justice" series on Tuesday, August 22.

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