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Minnesota Pre-Law Scholars Program<\/a><\/p>\n

Minnesota Pre-Law Scholars (MPLS) is a program that offers a select number of students a free LSAT prep class each summer at the University of Minnesota Law School. Admission is highly selective and based on a holistic review of the MPLS application material. MPLS is an approved DiscoverLaw.org event.<\/p>\n

College students considering law school, especially rising seniors and those from groups historically underrepresented in law school, are encouraged to apply. The program is open to undergraduate students and recent graduates from any undergraduate institution.<\/p>\n

Students will learn about law school admissions preparation from Minnesota Law School staff. The remaining portion of class taught by an instructor from The Princeton Review, will be dedicated to LSAT preparation and practice exams.<\/p>\n

Florida State University College of Law\u2019s Summer for Undergraduates Program<\/a><\/h4>\n

This is an intensive, four-week program that provides interested students, particularly those from groups historically underrepresented in the legal profession, with an inside look at law school and the legal profession.<\/p>\n

Cornell University Summer Pre-law Program<\/a><\/h4>\n

This is an intensive, six-week program in New York City which includes a class on the American legal system and an internship placement.<\/p>\n

Foreign Policy Association<\/a><\/h4>\n

The FPA is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring the American public to learn more about the world. They offer internships, jobs, and volunteer opportunities around the world.<\/p>\n

Other Programs:<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

Pre-Law Undergraduate Scholars (PLUS) Programs
<\/span><\/a>ABF Undergraduate Research Diversity Fellowships in Law and Social Sciences<\/span><\/a>
\nPublic Defender Service Criminal Law Internship Program<\/a>
\nHarvard Legal Service Center Undergraduate Internship<\/a>
\nHarvard Legal Aid Bureau Program Assistant<\/a>
\nCornell University Pre-law Program in New York City<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Minnesota Programs:<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

MN Capitol Pathways Program
<\/span><\/a>Children\u2019s Law Center of Minnesota
<\/span><\/a>The Advocates for Human Rights
<\/span><\/a>ACLU Minnesota
<\/span><\/a>Gender Justice
<\/span><\/a>International Institute of MN
<\/span><\/a>The Legal Rights Center
<\/span><\/a>Urban Scholars (City of Minneapolis)
<\/span><\/a>Met Council Internships<\/span><\/a> \u2013 paid internships in the Twin Cities<\/span><\/p>\n

Internship and Job Shadowing Opportunities<\/h3>\n

Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights \u2013 Contract Compliance Division<\/a><\/h4>\n

The Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights Contract Compliance Division (CCD) monitors construction projects and goods and services contracts by enforcing various local, state and federal civil rights laws and policies during the procurement and construction stages of contracts. The CCD monitors city contracts to ensure that workers are treated fairly, paid appropriate wages, and that minorities, women and low income community members have access to employment and contracting opportunities.<\/p>\n

MN Dept. of Human Services Executive Pathways Summer Internship Program<\/a><\/h4>\n

This paid internship program aims to recruit students who are interested in careers in public service. Graduate and advanced undergraduate students in public policy, social work, law, information technology and other human services-related programs of study are encouraged to consider an internship.<\/p>\n

Rice County Attorney\u2019s Office<\/a><\/h4>\n

St. Olaf pre-law students have frequently interned with Paul Beaumaster, Rice County Attorney. Contact him to set up an informational interview. After the interview you can set up a job shadowing or internship experience.<\/p>\n

Labor Arbitration Institute<\/a><\/h4>\n

This Northfield based business has opportunities for pre-law students to do law research. Contact them to set up an informational interview and to start getting connected in the field.<\/p>\n

Thomsen & Nybeck Law Firm<\/a><\/h4>\n

This firm offers full time interim academic internships to St. Olaf students. The primary focus of the internship is observing and experiencing the practice of law.\u00a0The essence of the internship is accompanying the firm\u2019s attorneys as they conduct themselves in the various events that are the practice of law, from hearings to arraignment calendars to depositions to trials. Contact\u00a0Christopher Renz<\/a>\u00a0\u201998 for more information.<\/p>\n

Thomson Reuters<\/a><\/h4>\n

Part time, paid job in Eagan, MN: responsibilities for the interns include working with legal publishing documents to make sure they upload into our various databases properly along with other responsibilities.\u00a0 They will get to work with Westlaw as well as other tools we market to law firms.\u00a0 They will also be working on project teams on tasks that vary by department. Email\u00a0Crystal (Radabaugh) Grobe<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n

Myers Thompson P.A.<\/a><\/h4>\n

Myers Thompson is an immigration and nationality law firm concentrating in corporate immigration law. In the past they have had post-graduate job opportunities for St. Olaf students interested in immigration law. Contact attorney\u00a0Sam Myers<\/a>\u00a0for more information regarding potential jobs or internships.<\/p>\n

Humanity in Action Summer Fellows<\/a><\/h4>\n

The HIA Fellowship brings together university students from the United States and Europe for a rigorous, interdisciplinary inquiry into human rights, diversity, and minority issues. Students participate in the five-week fellowship in one of six different countries: Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, or the United States. Upon completing the fellowship, Fellows join an active international network of young professionals and are eligible for internship opportunities at the United States Congress, European Parliament, International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, and other civic and political institutions.<\/p>\n

Caplan & Tamburino Law Firm, P.A.<\/a><\/h4>\n

This firm regularly takes undergraduate interns (unpaid.)\u00a0 Call 612-341-4570<\/a>\u00a0for more details, or write a\u00a0letter of inquiry<\/a>\u00a0and send a\u00a0resume<\/a>\u00a0to the firm using the contact information listed on the website.<\/p>\n

Internship with a State Prosecutor in Owatonna<\/a><\/h4>\n

Opportunities would include shadowing one of our public defenders at client conferences, settlement negotiations, courtroom time and maybe a trial to the court without a jury or a jury trial. \u00a0We could arrange some actual hands on experience with research or witness preparation for example.<\/p>\n

Internship or Job Shadowing at Fishman & Binsfeld, P.A.<\/a><\/h4>\n

This Bloomington-based firm specializes in immigration, personal injury and criminal defense law and has been willing to host undergraduate students in the past. Contact attorney\u00a0Phillip F. Fishman<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n

Immigrant Law Center<\/a><\/h4>\n

This is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide quality immigration legal services and law-related education to meet the steadily increasing needs of Minnesota\u2019s growing immigrant and refugee communities.<\/p>\n

Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services<\/a><\/h4>\n

This organization represents low income people and senior citizens in Southeastern Minnesota.<\/p>\n

The Legal Rights Center<\/a><\/h4>\n

The center represents, without charge, low-income people and people of color who have legal problems associated with the juvenile justice, criminal justice, and child welfare systems.<\/p>\n

The International Institute of Minnesota<\/a><\/h4>\n

The Institute is an inter-racial, non-political, non-sectarian social service agency founded in 1919 to serve both foreign and native-born. It is affiliated with the US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) and the United Way.<\/p>\n

The Advocates for Human Rights<\/a><\/h4>\n

This is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and protecting human rights
\nthrough cutting-edge research, education, and advocacy. They have hosted St. Olaf interns in the past.<\/p>\n

Legal Organizations<\/a> in the Twin Cities for further exploration of opportunities.<\/p>\n

Explore more resources for internships, research opportunities, and fellowships<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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