Frequently Asked Questions
Does my school have a volunteer requirement?
St. Thomas: Yes. However, volunteer work for UST’s graduation requirement (50 hours) need not be law-related, and MJF volunteer work must be law-related. Volunteer hours logged with MJF can and should also be logged in the UST tracking system so students can receive credit toward their graduation requirement.
Mitchell Hamline: No.
University of Minnesota: No.
What is the 50 hour challenge?
Students who log 50+ law-related volunteer hours through their MJF accounts receive recognition at graduation. Students may log hours from volunteer opportunities available through MJF or through other sources.
What qualifies for MJF volunteer hours?
There are a variety of options that may qualify for volunteer hours. Generally, for MJF eligibility, work must be: 1) law-related; 2) public interest or public service-related; 3) unpaid; and 4) not for academic credit. If you have volunteered in a legal capacity with a pro bono attorney, government agency, or 501(c)(3) non-profit, please let your MJF staff attorney know the details to confirm whether the work can count for MJF hours. Also, surplus hours that exceed the course credit requirement for some public interest externships, field placements, or clinics may be counted as MJF hours. Contact your school’s staff attorney with any questions.