Jennifer Cornell

Jennifer Cornell is a Teaching Professor at the School of Law, University of St. Thomas, specializing in clinical and teaching roles. She holds a J.D., cum laude, from Harvard Law School (2000) and a B.A. in Economics, with highest distinction, from the University of Michigan.

Her expertise centers on legal skills education, teaching courses like Lawyering Skills I and supervising research projects. She previously practiced tax and corporate law at Latham & Watkins (Chicago, 2000–2003) and Dorsey & Whitney (Minneapolis, 2003–2009).

Research & Teaching Focus: Develops practical legal training methods, emphasizing legal writing, analysis, and professional ethics. Courses include drafting memoranda, legal briefs, and citation practices.

Awards:

• 2015 St. Thomas Law Teaching Award for Outstanding Teaching

Current Courses (Fall 2025):

• LAWS 620-04 & 09: Lawyering Skills I (TR 8:55 am–10:20 am and TR 10:30 am–11:55 am)
• LAWS 950-21: Supervised Research & Writing (TBD)