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Dec 14, 2022
AALS Names USD Law School Lecturer, Alumna to Pro Bono Honor Roll
Marilyn Trefz, lecturer at the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law, and Anne Weyer ’22, law school alumna, were named members of the inaugural class of the Association of American Law Schools’ (AALS) Pro Bono Honor Roll by the AALS Section on Pro Bono and Access to Justice.
Nov 14, 2022
Oglala Sioux Tribe Flag Gifted to Knudson School of Law
The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law was recently gifted a tribal flag from the Oglala Sioux Tribe.
Nov 14, 2022
Law Students Gain Experience Through WORKS CLINIC
Students from the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law provided assistance to divorcing couples at the Pennington County Courthouse in Rapid City, South Dakota, as part of the WORKS CLINIC.
Oct 25, 2022
Experiential Learning Prepares Law Students for Future Careers
Internships and externships are an important part of a student’s experience at the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law. Students have opportunities to gain invaluable, real-world experience and exposure to the law profession, so they can hit the ground running as they embark upon their career in law.
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USD Knudson School of Law Welcomes Largest Class Since 2011
The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law welcomed 87 students into its Class of 2025, the largest class of first-year law students since 2011.
USD Law School Ranked No. 1 for Affordability
The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law was ranked No. 1 by BestValueSchools.org on the “20 Most Affordable Law Schools 2022” list for the second consecutive year.
USD Law Trial Advocacy Team Featured on Documentary Series Podcast
The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law Trial Advocacy team and assistant professor Laura Rose, J.D., are featured guests on a podcast documentary series about the next generation of lawyers.
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Law Faculty Present on Supreme Court Cases at SCOTUS Round-Up Event
Summary: The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law Federalist Society hosted the SCOTUS Round-Up event and invited three law faculty members to present on high-profile cases from the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) in late September.
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Law Professor Laura Rose Named Heidepriem Trial Advocacy Fellow
Summary: The USD Knudson School of Law is proud to announce that Professor Laura Rose, J.D., has been named the Heidepriem Trial Advocacy Fellow, succeeding Professor Thomas Horton.
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Knudson School of Law Trial Teams Compete in Nationwide Tournaments
Summary: The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law trial teams are competing in three national tournaments this fall. The spread of competition ranges from New York to Georgia.
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Mickelsons Honored with USD's Legacy Family of the Year
Summary: The Mickelson family has been selected as the 2022 Coyote Legacy Family of the Year in honor of the many generations who have attended the University of South Dakota and the contributions they have made to the university and the state.
Guest Column
I received a great education while at the University of South Dakota and had some really beneficial mentorship, so I felt very prepared for the field. As the state's only law school, we get a lot of networking opportunities that other schools don't.
Weaving Justice Into Rural South Dakota
Rachelle Norberg '18 makes connections that strengthen the community she serves.