Investing in Future Lawyers

Thanks to the vision and generosity of our supporters, Minnesota Law continues to open doors for the next generation of legal leaders. With a Minnesota Law education and the support of scholarships funded by donors like you, our vibrant student body prepares to meet the challenges of an evolving world.

Law students holding up a thank you sign

The Power of Giving: Scholarship Support Changes Lives

“The life I've chosen would not be possible without Minnesota Law. My education at Minnesota Law would not be possible without you. My message to you is simple: thank you.”

Elena De La Cancela ’26

“I derive more fulfillment from law than I ever thought possible. None of this — absolutely none of this — would have been possible for me and others like me without the contributions of our donors.”

Malek Dweik ’27

“Thank you for believing in students like me and for investing in our futures. Your kindness has had a lasting impact on my journey, and I am sincerely grateful for your generosity.”

Lindsey Thompson ’27

$7,505,000

Amount raised for scholarships

620

Students who received scholarships

835

Number of gifts to student scholarships

192

Available Scholarships

$18,300

raised on Give to the max day in support of Minnesota Law scholarships

(Thank you to Peter Ulmen ’72 for giving a matching contribution)

Gopher Gratitude Day

Law students interacting at Gopher Gratitude Day

Each fall, students, faculty, and staff come together to celebrate Gopher Gratitude Day, Minnesota Law's holiday of gratitude. The 2025 event celebrated the generous support of alumni and friends, highlighting the impact of philanthropy across all areas of the Law School. Students wrote thank-you notes to donors, tested their knowledge with philanthropy trivia, and voted on the area of the Law School that would receive a $1,000 donation — thanks to a generous donor. Although we celebrate in November, we are grateful for donors year-round.