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Judicial Externships Provide Law Students with Practical Experience
Summary: At the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law, judicial externships provide law students with invaluable experience that prepares them to transition from the classroom to their career. -
Pro Bono Tribal Wills Clinic Provides Mutually Beneficial Experience for Students and Clients
Summary: Over the university’s spring break, seven University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law students consulted with clients and assisted with estate planning at the Tribal Wills Clinic on the Rosebud Sioux reservation. -
South Dakota Federalist Society Receives Most Improved Chapter Award at National Student Symposium
Summary: Early this month, the South Dakota Federalist Society – a University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law student organization – was awarded the Alexander Hamilton Award for Most Improved Chapter by the Federalist Society at the 2023 National Student Symposium in Austin, Texas. -
Knudson School of Law Dual Degree Program Opens Doors for Students Interested in Environmental Law
Summary: The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law’s dual degree program with Vermont Law & Graduate School offers a unique opportunity for students interested in environmental law. For law student Lillian Moravek, the program gave her the ability to complete a high-quality law education at the Knudson School of Law while also pursuing her interest in environmental law.
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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.