If you're looking for your big break, you've found it. Today, the legal community is more eager than ever to hire talented people of color. That's because, simply put, diverse people have a different way of seeing things. This helps them understand a wide range of clients and their issues. Today, your unique cultural background paired with your brain-power are extremely valuable assets helping you achieve a successful career in law. That's why we, at Diversity in Practice, have created a site where you can find information about law schools, what it takes to be a lawyer, and how you can make a difference in the legal community.

University on Minnesota

For the past 120 years, the University of Minnesota School of Law has offered students from all backgrounds, experiences, ethnicities, and values access to a world-class faculty, an innovative curriculum, unmatched clinical practice and experiential learning opportunities, and a network of dedicated alumni around the world. We offer a wide range of practical and hands-on learning opportunities including; an award-winning legal writing program, one of the nation’s largest and finest live-client clinic programs, multidisciplinary capstone courses with extensive simulation opportunities, exciting judicial and corporate externship programs, and a broad range of moot court programs and student-run journals. The University of Minnesota prepares its students for the future; to succeed in law school, in the legal world, and beyond.

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Hamline University

A well-trained lawyer must be culturally competent and engaged with the community. Hamline University School of Law is committed to creating a diverse and collaborative community of learners dedicated to the development of students’ knowledge, values, and skills for successful lives of leadership, scholarship and service. Hamline offers a broad curriculum with opportunities to focus within 12 areas of legal specialty, as well as two nationally ranked Centers of Excellence. We receive high marks from students for its passionate faculty, student-centered atmosphere and strong opportunities to develop legal skills both locally and abroad-- while learning the law within a friendly campus community.

Hamline is happy to be situated in St. Paul, Minnesota a vibrant city within an exciting urban area. Think we’re just hot dishes and cornfields? With more than 100 languages spoken here and people from all over the world you can be sure the culture and the cuisine is richly diverse. Minnesota will surprise you. Check us out.

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University of St. Thomas

The University of St. Thomas School of Law is a diverse community of students, faculty, staff and alumni of varied ethnicities, experiences, goals, cultural and faith traditions and values who individually and collectively contribute to our mission in meaningful ways. Our unwavering belief in the value of diversity stems from our mission and our commitment to social justice.

The University of St. Thomas School of Law is currently ranked first in the country for having the most externship placements per full-time student, the School of Law's Mentor Externship program matches every current law student with a mentor (a practicing attorney or judge) during all three years of law school.

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William Mitchell College of Law

Our students come to William Mitchell with diverse traits, talents, and experiences yet they have in common a desire to transform themselves into skilled and ethical legal professionals. They learn from us and from each other. William Mitchell is committed to ethnic and cultural diversity among students, faculty and staff. We understand the need for all in the legal system to appreciate the cultural context of different constituencies and work toward eliminating the barriers in the educational and legal systems. Through the many multicultural organizations found on campus, students can expand their understanding of the law as it relates to other cultures as well as develop opportunities available to the entire campus.

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Did you know that in the entire United States legal system, less than 10% are people of color?

And of all lawyers in the US only 6% are Asian, 3% are Black, and 3% are Hispanic.

However, recent studies prove that companies with the highest level of racial diversity brought in nearly 15% more revenue on average. And experts agree that greater diversity will lead to a fairer legal system.

Today's law firms need lawyers who see the world from every point of view. They're looking for someone like you.

The world needs you to break into law.

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You can make a difference

Your Opportunity

Yes, you could be a big shot. Yes, you could make great money. But you could also serve the community by doing something quite noble. Today's law firms and corporate/public legal departments need lawyers with diverse backgrounds who see the world from a different view. They're looking for someone like you.

Your Cultural Background Is Unique

Of all the lawyers in Minnesota, only 13% are people of color, and regardless of the need, the pool of diverse candidates is shrinking. Those with knowledge of various ethnicities and languages combined with a deep knowledge of the legal system will create a force to be reckoned with. A force that law firms desperately need.

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You've probably got some questions. What types of law could I practice? How do I even get started? Do I have to wear a tie? Sign up for an information session and get started today.

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Diversity makes a difference

The Impact of Diversity

There's a change happening today. A shift in cultural and generational values is causing people to reject status-quo business models and forge authentic relationships with clients. People of color are vital to these partnerships and seen as a great advantage to law firms and cororate/public legal departments.

Diversity Equals Profitability

Now this is telling. Companies with the highest level of racial diversity brought in nearly 15% more revenue on average than those with the lowest levels of racial diversity. Obviously having a diverse work force is important not only to clients but to law firms and cororate/public legal departments as well.

The Demand for Diversity

Many people think about attorneys as defense attorneys or prosecutors. However the majority of law professionals represent businesses. These businesses recognize the importance of diversity throughout their own organizations and therefore demand legal representation that is an advocate for their culturally diverse employees.

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The Journey Begins Here

Get started with your career in law. Minnesota has four ABA-accredited law schools, all located within the Twin Cities metro area. Please click on the schools above for more information.

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