Tove Kooda

Tove Kooda is an Adjunct Professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, serving as a Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Kevin S. Burke. She teaches the Mentor Externship course, a year-long seminar integrated with fieldwork to develop professional competencies and mentor relationships. Her role emphasizes ethical leadership and practical legal skills.

Her teaching focuses on guiding 2L students through their professional development journey, combining classroom learning with real-world mentorship. She is affiliated with the School of Law’s commitment to organizational ethics, compliance, and public interest law, though no explicit research awards or grants are noted.