Hamline's Commitment to Diversity flows from our deep-felt belief that a well-trained lawyer must be fully aware and fully engaged with the community in which he or she practices. A diverse faculty and student body is essential to this education. Only through these shared experiences and points of view can a law student come to appreciate the diversity in our community and our world.
Since 1994, the Hamline University Board of Trustees has embraced diversity as an academic goal and a mandate to create an inclusive, supportive educational environment. The School of Law is committed to admitting a diverse class of academically talented students to advance our goal of fostering leadership, scholarship, and service in order to produce lawyers who are locally engaged and globally connected. We seek intellectually curious students with differing backgrounds and experiences to promote a law school environment in which students engage in a lively exchange of ideas.
As a school that prides itself on creating new opportunities, Hamline School of Law leads in this effort through our outreach. For each and every student, Hamline is a supportive, rigorous, and transforming place to become a lawyer.
Our Students
Hamline University School of Law provides a welcoming environment for all students. We have a number of active student organizations that address the concerns of various diverse communities. Please visit our student organizations web page for more information on the following:
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Black Law Students Association
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Asian American Law Students Association
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Latino Law Students Association
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Native American Law Students Association
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Jewish Law Students Association
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Stonewall Alliance (GLBT student organization)
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Student Bar Association Culture and Diversity Community
Our Diverse Faculty
The faculty and administration at HUSL reflects its commitment to an enriching and diverse environment. We are proud to have five diverse faculty members, all of whom also serve as faculty advisors to student organizations.
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Tom Romero |  |
Mary Jo Hunter | |
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Robin Magee |  |
Sharon Sandeen | |
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Jill Barclift |
Assistant Dean for Student and Multicultural Affairs
The Office of the Assistant Dean for Student and Multicultural Affairs serves as the liaison between the student organizations and the administration. The Assistant Dean also provides general support to the student organizations. In addition, the Assistant Dean's office is committed to promoting diverse issues and cultural competence throughout the Law School experience and providing support and assistance for events that are pertinent and enriching to the whole law school community.
Darrell Davis
ddavis07@hamline.edu
651-523-2966
Twin Cities Community
The Twin Cities provides a vibrant professional community with many opportunities for students with diverse backgrounds. The following professional organizations provide opportunities for networking and support.
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Minnesota Association for Black Lawyers (“MABL”)
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Asian American Lawyers Association
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Hispanic Bar Association
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Hmong Bar Association
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Minnesota Lavendar Bar Association
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Minnesota Women Lawyers
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National Asian Pacific Islander Bar Association
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Twin Cities Diversity in Practice
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Minnesota Minority Bar Summit
For additional information about Minnesota's inclusive legal community, visit www.diversityinpractice.org and www.MNLegalDiversity.org.