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Teachers Law School

When
July 29, 2026
8:45 AM - 4:30 PM
Location
Doubletree Park Place | 1500 Park Pl Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55416

Registration

Greater Minnesota Teacher Registration
Metro Area Teacher Registration

An opportunity to learn from judges, lawyers and experts

Guest speakers:
Anne K. McKeig, Assoc. Justice, MN Supreme Court
Peter Farrell, MN Deputy Solicitor General
Nick Bednar, Assoc. Prof. of Law, U of MN Law School
Four experienced MN District Court Judges
Angelique W. EagleWoman, Professor of Law
Mary Beth Tinker, Advocate, 1st Amendment Rights
Stephanie McCleerey, Teacher, St. Paul Central H.S.

Topics:

Rule of Law – its meaning, application, importance
Constitutional law - 1st & 7th Amendments; Separation of Powers; Supremacy Clause vs. State Sovereignty; etc.
Teaching U.S. Supreme Court decisions to students
Judicial Independence – importance & challenges
Law of Tribal Nations – Comparison to state/federal laws
What students should know to become good citizens

Certificate of Completion will be provided for 6.0 CEUs.

This program is geared toward Middle School and High School teachers and is open to teachers at Minnesota schools. There is no cost to attend. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

ABOTA Minnesota will provide free hotel accommodations for those teachers who travel greater than 60 miles to attend.

Questions? Contact nicole@mn-abota.org

American Board of Trial Advocates - Minnesota Chapter | 2026
ABOTA is a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization.