www.wmitchell.edu An institution connected to the profession
You won’t find an ivory tower at William Mitchell. But you will find faculty who are scholars as well as skilled legal practitioners. You’ll find adjunct professors who spend their days in courtrooms and their free time in our classrooms, sharing real-world experience with students. And you’ll often run into many of our more than 11,000 alumni, who frequently stop by campus to mentor students, talk about job opportunities, and provide advice.
Because our curriculum is based on Practical Wisdom (the idea that students need to understand both legal theory and how to put the law to work after graduation), we’re constantly looking for ways to keep Mitchell and its students connected to the legal profession. Here’s how:
Our faculty
Open the newspaper or turn on the evening news and chances are you’ll see a story about how Mitchell professors are working to shape laws, defend clients, or help the public understand important legal issues.
From working with lawmakers at the Capital to representing clients in court to traveling the world consulting with foreign governments, our professors work outside of the classroom. It keeps them sharp. It keeps them appraised of new developments in the law. And it allows them to let students in on cutting-edge legal developments and trends.
Our adjunct faculty
Mitchell adjunct faculty members are rooted in the real world of legal, judicial, and legislative practice. They serve on the bench and have careers at firms of all sizes. And they incorporate their real-world experience into their lessons.
Our alumni
More than 11,000 strong, Mitchell alumni occupy prestigious legal, business, and public service positions locally, regionally, and nationally. They form a broad network, which our students use to make connections, get experience, and ultimately find jobs once they graduate.
Mentor program and alumni network
Our career development team
Mitchell’s Office of Career and Professional Development works with students to find volunteer and employment opportunities both during and after law school. The office employs four J.D. counselors with practice experience ranging from corporate counsel, federal prosecution, public defense, and small/solo private firm work. The professionally diverse staff has a strong connection to the legal community and commitment to serving our students.
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