2026 Externships 13 Conference

The Externships 13 Conference, scheduled for October 8–10, 2026, in Minneapolis, is organized by Minnesota's three law schools: the University of St. Thomas School of Law, the University of Minnesota Law School, and Mitchell Hamline School of Law.

This conference focuses on the impact of externships and the externship community, emphasizing the importance of relationships among faculty, site supervisors, students, and the broader legal community. It also highlights the constant innovation within externships, including new pedagogical approaches, program designs, emerging technologies, and evolving practice settings.

Attendees can expect to share ideas, learn from one another, and explore how strong community and thoughtful innovation together strengthen externship programs and advance experiential learning.

The conference is ideal for legal educators, practitioners, and students interested in externship programs and experiential learning. It offers a platform to engage with peers, discuss best practices, and stay updated on developments in the field.