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Second-Year Law Student Publishes Article About Federal Aviation Law
Summary: Taylor Dickmann, a second-year student at the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law, recently authored an article about federal aviation law for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Pilot Protection website. -
Meet 5 Law Students Who Pursued Public Interest Internships This Summer
Summary: Thanks to funds from the Public Interest Network (PIN), five students in the University of Knudson School of Law were able to pursue public interest legal internships this summer. -
Law School Names Shirley Mays as Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
Summary: The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law recently named Shirley Mays, J.D., as the new associate dean of academic affairs. -
Law Students Take on Internships, Learn Outside the Classroom Over the Summer
Summary: For students at the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law, experiential learning opportunities and internship experiences are some of the most valuable assets of their law education, as they allow students build upon their classroom teachings and apply their knowledge to real-world situations.
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.