The top-ranked University of Minnesota Law School is one of the leading places in the world to study law. Here, an inventive combination of theory and practice challenges students to become outstanding advocates, advisors and leaders. With one of the nation’s largest and most distinguished clinical education programs, cutting-edge research centers focused on real-world issues, and extensive legal practice skills courses, students can put their passions and interests into practice. Under the helm of leadership studies expert Dean Garry W. Jenkins, the faculty are highly ranked for their citation in numerous areas of scholarship, as well as recognized nationally and internationally for their influence on policy and the rule of law. For over 125 years, the Law School has gained a reputation for a rigorous yet collegial culture that emphasizes collaboration, public service, problem solving and leadership. The talented, diverse student body hails from every part of the United States and numerous countries. Our 13,000 alumni hold leadership positions in every state and 50 countries around the world. Situated in the vibrant Twin Cities—an economic and political center home to 16 of Minnesota’s 17 Fortune 500 companies, the state capitol, and federal, state and immigration courts—the Law School offers a unique training ground for students and a springboard for graduates to pursue their careers. As part of one of the largest research institutions in the world, the Law School offers robust opportunities for interdisciplinary study throughout the Big 10 University.