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Join DEPC on Nov. 17 for a discussion of executive clemency and its role in the modern criminal justice system, featuring Liz Oyer (@lawyeroyer), Mark Osler (@USTLawMN) and Sarah Ackman, and moderated by Douglas Berman (@slandp).
Learn more and register: bit.ly/4egYFRe
ALT This image is a promotional graphic for an event titled "Designing Second Chances: Comparing Clemency in Ohio, Minnesota, and the Federal System." It includes logos for The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and the Drug Enforcement and Policy Center. The date and time of the event are Tuesday, November 17, from noon to 1:15 p.m. EST. The image features headshots of three speakers: Mark Osler, Professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law; Liz Oyer, former U.S. Pardon Attorney; and Sarah Ackman, Chief Deputy Legal Counsel, Office of the Governor, State of Minnesota. A fountain pen laying across legal paperwork is in the background.
This summer, Joseph Hillman's internship with Norwest Equity Partners gave him the opportunity to see what he learned in his 1L classes put into practice as he worked alongside attorneys on agreements connected to potential investment transactions. Read: news.stthomas.edu/summer-law…
Prof. Mark Osler, an expert on clemency, appeared on 60 Minutes as part of a story about lawyers, lobbyists and other well-connected advocates who charge substantial fees for their services and claim they can secure presidential pardons for their clients. cbsnews.com/news/trump-pardo…
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First day teaching Torts at @USTLawMN! Great questions, engaged students, and a beautiful morning!
Prof. Jorge Barrera-Rojas' article, "The Conditions-Based Right to Education in the United States," was recently published by the University of Illinois Law Review. Read it at illinoislawreview.org/print/….
Through alumnus Scott Pederson's '11 pro bono work with LegalCORPS, 2L Haakon Lien is helping provide IP legal services to entrepreneurs, small businesses and nonprofits while gaining firsthand experience. Learn more about Lien's externship at news.stthomas.edu/summer-law…
The latest issue of St. Thomas Lawyer magazine is out now! Read the digital version at look.stthomas.edu/view/10233…. Stories include:
- St. Thomas Law: 25 Years Forward
- Lara Marion '07: A Career Connected by Purpose
- New Prof. Morgan Gray Brings Expertise in AI to St. Thomas
Alumna Micayla Bitz '24 has been named one of just four 2026-2027 U.S. Supreme Court Fellows. supremecourt.gov/fellows/202…
An interview with Prof. Hank Shea, "Avoiding the Slippery Slope: Lessons for an Ethical Career," was published in the latest issue of The Practice, a publication of the Harvard Law School Center on the Legal Profession @HLS_CLP. clp.law.harvard.edu/knowledg…
In May, Prof. Virgil Wiebe welcomed a group of deans from the U. of Prishtina Faculty of Law in Kosovo. They were visiting the Twin Cities to learn about clinical programs at U.S. law schools with the goal of integrating experiential learning opportunities at their school.
Prof. Jorge Barrera-Rojas shared his paper, "From Mahmoud v. Taylor to Strasbourg: Substantial Interference with Religion in Education and the Public-Private Boundary," at the 2026 Junior Faculty Forum. It is forthcoming in the Cardozo Law Review. Link: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.…
Thank you, Professor Warren! Enjoy your retirement. We are grateful for your impactful work at St. Thomas Law and in the broader community. #ustlawmn news.stthomas.edu/a-quiet-fo…
As student practitioners in the Appellate Clinic, recent graduates Isaac Rillo and Gabrielle Tremblay argued a prisoner’s constitutional claim for medical treatment before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Learn more: news.stthomas.edu/law-studen…
Congratulations to our 2026 J.D., LL.M. and M.S.L. graduates! The School of Law celebrated commencement on Saturday, May 16. Click below to read about the ceremony, view photos and access the recording. news.stthomas.edu/school-of-…
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As a recent guest on the Cross & Gavel podcast, Prof. David Grenardo emphasized the need for mandatory civility in the legal profession. Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
Prof. Virgil Wiebe was invited to the Baltimore Law Review's symposium, The Great Regression: Immigration Law in Crisis, where he discussed his upcoming paper, "Naturalization is the New Asylum." Photo credit: Baltimore Law Review
Prof. Mark Osler was invited to speak last Friday at Akron Law Review's symposium, "Beyond the Sentence: Expanding Pathways to Post-Conviction Relief." He presented his latest paper, "American Mercy: The Case for Clemency," papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.….
Prof. Wulf Karl has published, "The Collapse of Scarcity Economics." Read it on @SSRN at papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.…
Join St. Thomas Law on April 23 for its next panel discussion exploring how legal education must evolve in the age of artificial intelligence. Register to attend in person or online: eventbrite.com/e/educating-t…
Prof. Tom Berg @tcbergmn was a guest on Minnesota Public Radio to discuss a bill being considered by the Minnesota legislature that would make it a crime to disrupt worship services. Listen at mprnews.org/story/2026/03/18…
