Academic institutions are considered to be marketplaces of ideas, and in that role they serve as places of conversation and debate. We believe it is the duty of academic institutions like Mitchell Hamline to host these scholarly conversations, as we do with our Law Journal of Public Policy and Practice symposia, in an attempt to dialogue about important topics.
Spring 2026 Symposium
On Friday, April 10, 2026, the Journal of Public Policy & Practice, with sponsorship from the MSBA Public Law Section, will host its annual Spring Symposium focused on Social Connectedness. The symposium will bring together legal professionals, students, and advocates to explore how law and policy can help build connection.
Through a mix of keynote-style presentations, applied-topic focused discussions, and a multidisciplinary professional panel, the symposium will:
- Explore social connectedness as a legal, ethical, and professional value
- Examine how isolation impacts clients, communities, and legal systems
- Highlight how lawyers and legal institutions serve as social connectors
- Share practical strategies to build connection centered on access to justice, professional well-being, and community impact
A hybrid symposium (in person at Mitchell Hamline School of Law and virtual attendance options)
CLE application submitted (standard, elimination of bias, wellness, and ethic credits); program approved for students to earn three (3) Perspectives in Legal Practice (PLP) credit hours.