Part of one of the largest research institutions in the world, University of Minnesota Law School is a leading US public law school with exceptional faculty, an innovative curriculum, and unmatched clinical and experiential learning opportunities, as well as a strong emphasis on public service. Students learn to think analytically, to identify the core elements of a complex problem and to develop real-world solutions — skills that are essential for all fields of employment. Located in vibrant and diverse Minneapolis/St. Paul, which annually ranks as one of the most affordable, livable, and literate metropolitan areas in the country, 17 Fortune 500 companies, federal and state courts, and the state capitol are just minutes away, making it one of the best places in the country to experience law in action. A large, active network of alumni in the Twin Cities and around the world are eager to mentor, teach, and hire University of Minnesota Law School students. Giving to the School advances innovative teaching and cutting-edge scholarship, attracts the highest caliber students, and provides these promising students with the preparation and opportunities to be the next generation of legal, business, and community leaders around the world.