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The Minnesota Justice Foundation creates opportunities for law students to engage in public interest and pro bono legal service.
MJF Programs
Learn more about MJF’s three programs: the Law School Public Service program, the Summer Fellowship program, and Street Law.
From our participants
{Mid-MInnesota Legal Aid has] provided hands on experience with clients, boosted my research and writing skills, and shown me what the process looks like from start to finish in civil court. I’ve worked on parts of cases involving orders for protection, custody disputes, employment discrimination, eviction, U-Visa’s, name changes, divorces, section 8 housing disputes, and more. […] Though the stories can be hard to hear sometimes, the biggest benefit I’ve gotten from MMLA is a reminder of why I chose to become a lawyer.
— Former Summer Fellow at Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid
The [SMRLS] clinic was drafting wills for seniors in the Farmington community. I was able to assist the clients directly, [SMRLS] supplied the forms and lawyers were available to answer questions and help with any drafting issues. The clinic was very beneficial, it provided practical skills.
— Former volunteer with Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services through our Law School Public Service Program
Our Mission Since 1982
MJF strives to increase the capacity of legal organizations that serve the public interest through access to justice and community connection.
