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Lecture Series

The Advocates for Human Rights coordinates several ongoing lecture series. Guest lecturers and The Advocates' staff speak on human rights topics of interest to legal professionals as well as the general public. Lectures generally offer CLE credit and are usually held in downtown Minneapolis. They are free and open to the public. Check the events calendar to find out about upcoming lectures.

The Advocates currently coordinates the following lecture series:

Death Penalty Lecture Series
Held every other month, this lecture series examines various issues relating to capital punishment. All lectures are brown bag presentations and are free and open to the public. Pre-registration is requested. This series is co-sponsored by Dorsey & Whitney LLP. Refreshments are provided. Learn more...

Women's Human Rights Speaker Series
Launched on February 13, 2007, this series is dedicated to improving awareness of women’s human rights issues. The series is coordinated in partnership with Briggs and Morgan and takes place on the second Tuesday of the month in February, April, June, August, October and December. Boxed lunches are provided by Briggs and Morgan. Learn more...

Human Rights Lecture Series
This ongoing lecture series is co-sponsored by Fredrickson & Byron. In 2008 the series will focus on the 60^th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Six lectures throughout the year will connect the work of The Advocates for Human Rights to issues important to the U.N.'s mission and work. Learn more...

Events Calendar

CLE Credit for Lectures

Click here to see if CLE credit was approved for a lecture.

Past Lecture Series

Click here to see a list of the Advocates' previous lecture series.