Add to favoritesAs a part of its efforts to continue to fuel the leadership pipeline, this summer, William Mitchell’s Office of Multicultural Affairs will host the Future in Learning Law (FILL) program for Twin Cities’ area high school students. FILL, now in its 23rd year, will be held at Mitchell June 11-27, 2012. The FILL Program is…
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On April 18, 2012, the Muslim Law Student Association hosted a PLP on Working with Muslim Clients. Mitchell alum, Professor Imani Jaafar-Mohamed, delivered a presentation which discussed the basic elements of Islam, as well as provided examples of misunderstandings involving Muslims in labor and civil rights law. Professor Jaafar-Mohamed, who has her own firm, shared…
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On Friday, March 30, 2012, the Project 515 Players hosted a campus performance of their play “515…The Tour,” co-sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Out!Law. “515…The Tour,” directed and produced by Bryan Gerber, aims to educate audiences through its “artistic representation of the real-life discrimination faced by same sex couples in Minnesota.” The show seeks…
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On Thursday, April 5, 2012, the Jewish Law Student Association (JLSA) hosted its annual Passover Seder in the Conservatory. Faculty, staff, and students enjoyed a catered Kosher lunch, while fellowshiping with other members of the Mitchell community. Rabbi Jennifer Gertman from Temple Israel led a wonderful service which was educational, interactive, and fun. Alexandra Michelson, 2011-12 JLSA Vice-President, introduced Rabbi Gertman,…
› Open The Jewish Law Students Association (JLSA) Celebrates Passover with the Mitchell Community
On Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 3:00pm in the Conservatory, Professor Mark Edwards (William Mitchell), Judge Pam Alexander (Council on Crime and Justice), Liz Loeb (TakeAction MN), and Leroy Duncan (Protect Minnesota) will share their thoughts on race, law, and social justice. This conversation will specifically examine the recent death of Trayvon Martin and who (or…
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Please join William Mitchell Native American Law Students’ Association this Wednesday for a discussion on pressing legal issues facing Indian tribes throughout the United States. Here are the details: When? Wednesday, April 11, at 5:30pm Where? Room 223 (William Mitchell College of Law) Who? Panelists include Minnesota attorneys Andrew Adams III, Jeffrey Rasmussen, and Leonard Fineday. The discussion will cover…
On March 15, 2012, Students Together Advancing the Need for Diversity and Dialogue (STAND) and the Jewish Law Students Association (JLSA) co-sponsored a forum on The Eight Stages of Genocide, featuring Holocaust survivor Fred Amram. During his presentation, Professor Amram challenged attendees to have the courage to be ”upstanders” instead of bystanders. The event was part of the Office of Multicultural Affairs’ Diversity Month…
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On March 30, 2012, the 6th annual César Chávez dinner was held in the William Mitchell Auditorium. The event, which commemorates the life work of César Chávez, the Mexican American farm worker, labor leader and civil rights activist, was sponsored by Mitchell’s Latino Law Student Association. The evening included dinner, dancing, and an educational piece. This…
› Open Mitchell’s Latino Law Student Association (LLSA) Hosts Successful César Chávez Celebration
Tuesday, April 10, 2012 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. in Room #331 Common Questions: How can I get involved now? What does a lobbyist do? How do you become a legislator? What is required to become a Senate Legislative Assistant? The answer to these questions and many more will be provided by a group of student…
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In celebration of Diversity Month, 515 – The Tour will perform at Mitchell on Friday, March 30th at noon in the auditorium. 515- The Tour is a theatrical presentation of 515 laws in Minnesota that discriminate against same-sex couples. 515 – The Tour is a show that brings a serious message to people who otherwise may never…
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Tonight, the Office of Multicultural Affairs is sponsoring a program, “Fueling the Leadership Pipeline in a Post-Grutter and Post Obama Era: What is the Role of Diversity in Law School and in the Legal Profession?” featuring Chancellor Dennis Shields, former Assistant Dean and Director of Admissions at the University of Michigan Law School. The forum will be…
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This evening, Professor Fred Amram, an award winning story teller, will speak at William Mitchell as a part of Mitchell’s Diversity Month events. Professor Amram will relate how his experiences as a Holocaust survivor in Nazi Germany reflect the eight stages of any genocide. Dafur, Rwanda, Bosnia, Cambodia, Armenia – each genocide has a common…
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Join the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association in room 219 on Thursday, April 5th at 4PM for a film screening of Captain Bruce Yamashita’s documentary, “A Most Unlikely Hero.” Food and pop will be served. Diversity PLP credit.
Join the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association in room 223 on Friday, March 16 at 12PM. Learn about public defense in Minnesota and student clerkship opportunities from the 10th District’s Chief Public Defender, Virginia Murphrey, and her clerk. JJ Sandwiches, Pop & Perspective PLP available.
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On Thursday, March 15, 2012, Fred Amram, an award winning story teller, will speak at William Mitchell as a part of Mitchell’s Diversity Month events. Professor Amram will relate how his experiences as a Holocaust survivor in Nazi Germany reflect the eight stages of any genocide. Dafur, Rwanda, Bosnia, Cambodia, Armenia – each genocide has…
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In an effort to fulfill Mitchell’s multiculturalism vision, during the month of March, the Office of Multicultural Affairs is sponsoring several events designed to encourage the Mitchell community to remember, discuss, support, and celebrate diversity. Diversity PLP credit is available for all events, and refreshments will be provided. The Eight Stages of Genocide: How Do…
Join the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association in room 223 on Friday, March 16 at 12PM. Learn about public defense in Minnesota and student clerkship opportunities from the 10th District’s Chief Public Defender, Virginia Murphrey, and her clerk. JJ Sandwiches, Pop & Perspective PLP available.
› Open Learn About Public Defense in Minnesota and Clerkship Opportunities
On Thursday, March 15, 2012, Fred Amram, an award winning story teller, will speak at William Mitchell as a part of Mitchell’s Diversity Month events. Professor Amram will relate how his experiences as a Holocaust survivor in Nazi Germany reflect the eight stages of any genocide. Dafur, Rwanda, Bosnia, Cambodia, Armenia – each genocide has…
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On February 13th, William Mitchell’s Black Law Students Association (BLSA) held a screening of the “Who Killed Emmett Till?” documentary, which documented the 1955 murder of a fourteen-year-old black teenager, who was murdered in Mississippi for allegedly whistling at a white woman. According to reports, “Till was kidnapped, brutally beaten, shot, and dumped in the Tallahatchie River,…
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During the month of February, William Mitchell College of Law’s Black Law Students Association (BLSA) celebrated Black History Month by remembering the past and discussing how we can invest in the future. On February 6th, BLSA hosted its first Annual Black History Month Dinner. This year’s theme was “I Have a Dream”: Access to Education and featured Professor Jim…
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As a part of Mitchell’s First MLK Week of Service, Students Together Advancing the Need for Diversity and Dialogue (STAND) and Minnesota Justice Foundation (MJF) hosted a forum featuring Professor Ann Juergens, Mitchell’s Clinic Co-Director. During the January 19th forum, Professor Juergens delivered a moving and thought-provoking presentation on her research on the life of Lena Olive Smith…
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STAND (Students Together Advancing the Need for Diversity and Dialogue), MJF (Minnesota Justice Foundation), and the Office of Multicultural Affairs encourage everyone to participate in Mitchell’s First MLK Week of Service. The purpose of this initiative is to get the Mitchell community actively engaged in service work in a cross-community effort. On Sunday, 1Ls participated in the…
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“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” In an effort to provide a week of service opportunities in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., STAND (Students Together Advancing the Need for Diversity and Dialogue), MJF (Minnesota Justice Foundation) and the Office of…
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” In an effort to provide a week of service opportunities in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., STAND (Students Together Advancing the Need for Diversity and Dialogue), MJF (Minnesota Justice Foundation) and the Office of Multicultural Affairs…
This semester, Mitchell’s Women Law Students Association (WLSA) hosted a panel, A Woman’s Place is on the Bench, and although women have not achieved full parity in the legal profession, the panel title accurately conveys some of the progress women have made in the legal field. The WLSA panel featured five of Mitchell’s distinguished female alumni who…
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Join the Civil Litigation Society and PAD for a panel discussion of what to expect out of your first law school finals. When: November 21st at 4PM-5PM Where: Room 123 We will be discussing the following: Take Home vs. In-class Exams Multiple Choice vs. Essays Outlining Practice Tests Studying Strategies Time Management Different Professors’…
Join the Environmental Law Society for a Career PLP this Tuesday, November 8 from 4:30-5:30 pm in room 123. Chipotle will be served. ELS has invited five attorneys working in various areas of Environmental Law to share with students what their day-to-day work is like and how they got to where they are today. The…
Interested in public policy? Interested in politics? Want to become a judge? Come learn about the Impartial Justice Act, a bi-partisan bill aimed at removing the politics from judicial elections. Join us Monday, November 14th at 3:00 pm in Room 223 for a panel featuring: Eric Magnuson Former Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court…
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Unfortunately, the Financial PLP hosted by the Elder Law & Estate Planning Society and the Tax Law Society scheduled for this Wednesday has to be postponed. It will be rescheduled for early November. Keep checking the Docket for details!
Please join us for a Financial PLP Wednesday, October 26th at 11am-12pm in Room 125. The Elder Law and Estate Planning Society and Tax Law Society are pairing up to host an event that you don’t want to miss!Rob Lafleur of Chestnut Cambronne, a CPA and practicing attorney, will be speaking on campus regarding recent…
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Join APALSA, Family Law Students Assoc. and WLSA for a presentation by advocates from Asian Women United of Minnesota (AWUM) on how domestic violence affects the MN Asian community. Tuesday, October 25th, 2011 4:30 pm in Room 123 Diversity PLP and snacks! Organization website: www.awum.org
Get two full hours of Diversity PLP credit by joining us for an event on Saturday, February 12, hosted by World Without Genocide. LUNCH will be provided, and the event is FREE for students! CLE credit has been approved ($25). Please register at worldwithoutgenocide.org/registergender. Topics for the symposium include: Sex Trafficking of Minnesota’s American Indian…
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Tuesday, Feb. 8, noon Join the Disability Law Society in the Conservatory at noon, Tuesday, February 8 for PLP Diversity credit. Professor Charles J. Russo, JD, EdD of the University of Dayton will speak about special education laws in the united States and foreign lands. Professor Russo is an education law scholar who regularly pre-sents…