Both programs have been successful in increasing public interest job opportunities for University of Minnesota students. The National Lawyers' Guild is an organization of lawyers, law students, and legal workers. Since its founding in 1937, the NLG has been dedicated to achieving full economic, political, and social rights for poor and working people. Its members believe human rights are more important than property rights. The Order of the Mouse is dedicated to helping students learn about technology and how it affects the law.
Members have opportunities to explore ways to put technology to use in school and on the job.
Quaere Quaere is the Law School's campus newspaper, publishing student written news, opinion, and analysis. Quaere also publishes announcements and a calendar of events of interest to the Law School community. The association also acts as a forum for vocalizing and advancing lesbian and gay rights in the Law School community and in the legal profession. The USLS is a low-cost legal aid clinic financed by University student fees. One law student is selected annually by the Law Council to serve on the USLS Board of Directors.