Tara Brandt

Tara Brandt is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Mitchell Hamline School of Law and a practicing legal professional. She is currently serving as an Assistant Hennepin County Attorney in the Youth Prosecution Division, bringing real-world legal experience into her academic role.

Her teaching focuses on bar examination preparation, specifically through courses in Bar Prep Strategies: MPT, MBE, and MEE, equipping law students with essential skills for passing the bar. Her background includes a judicial law clerkship under Judge Maximillia Utley in the juvenile division of the Hennepin County District Court and prior work as a law clerk for the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office.

Her expertise lies in legal education and juvenile criminal law, with a strong commitment to practical legal training. While no scholarly publications are listed, her professional experience enriches her pedagogical approach.

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Advising and Grants: There is no mention of formal student advising or research grants. However, her role as an adjunct professor involves direct instructional mentorship in bar preparation, supporting student success in post-graduate licensure.

Labs and Teams: No formal research labs or academic teams are mentioned. Her professional work is centered in public legal service and legal education.