The Opinion

The William Mitchell Opinion was William Mitchell College of Law's student newspaper from 1959-1979, when it was renamed simply The Opinion, after losing funding from the school administration. The Opinion continued publication under that name from 1979-1998. It was revived in 2000 as an online publication and ceased publication again in 2009.

The Opinion was published by the Student Bar Association of WMCL from 1959-1998, and a student organization from 2000-2009. Over the course of its publication, it won multiple national awards for legal writing. Regular features included school news, editorials, legal opinions, and even a sports section.

This digital collection is maintained by the staff of the Warren E. Burger Library of Mitchell Hamline School of Law.

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William Mitchell Opinion – Volume 11, No. 1, January 1968

William Mitchell College of Law

Selected Table of Contents
- Students Briefed on Future: SBA-PAD Sponsor Mitchell's First Career Forum / Tom O'Meara
- City Attorney's Widow Leaves Mitchell $170,000
- Students Authorized to Aid Indigents at Trial / Hugh V. Plunkett
- Governor's Tackle Heavy Agenda: Sommerness Heads Mitchell Student Ban[sic] Group / James Prochnow
- Conscience or Contempt? Clergyman's Dilemma / Gerald A Regnier
- 96-Page Study: Survey Urges Changes in Ramsey Bail Practices / William S. Glew
- Style Show Next Event For Wives: Club Works on Variety of Activities / Jo-Anne Byrne
- Separate Injuries, But Consolidation Allowed / Jerry Ingber
Editorial Board

Dan Byrne, Robert Ahl
William Mitchell Opinion – Volume 10, No. 2, May 1967

William Mitchell College of Law

Selected Table of Contents
- Bruised, Battered, Satchel Lives On / Paul Buegler
- June 12 at St. Thomas: 50 Seniors to Hear Noted Court Justice / Gerald Randall
- Wm. Mitchell Students 'Lobby', Draft Bills to Revise Erroneous Minnesota Statutes / James Ullyot
- Law in Flux: Recovery for Fright / John Hirte
- Unmasking of Informer Fails Constitutionally / Robert Ahl
- Mitchell No Longer 'Visitor' to ALSA Circuit Conference / Craig W. Gagnon
- Work Comp Quandary Resolved by Court
- Advice Clinics Aid Poor, Led by 35 Attorneys / Lee LaBore
Editorial Board

James Prochnow, James Ullyot, Steve Van Drake
William Mitchell Opinion - Volume 10, No. 1, December 1966

William Mitchell College of Law

Selected Table of Contents
- Dean Predicts No Hike in Tuition in '67, But Boost Probably by '69 / Robert Hentges
- Mitchell Freshmen Defy Statistics; Backgrounds Vary / Robin Jacob
- In Hennepin County: Students, Judges Pioneer Intern Program / Lee LaBore
- Law Wives Sell 'Slurps' to Raise Funds / Mrs. Craig Gagnon
- The Presumption in Actions for Wrongful Death / James Conway
- Anastas Enrolls For Studies in New York / Paul Buegler
Editorial Board

David Planting, Dan Byrne, Robert Hentges
William Mitchell Opinion - Volume 9, No. 1, May 1966

William Mitchell College of Law

Selected Table of Contents
- Professor Dulebohn to Retire from College Faculty
- Chief Justice Knutson to Address 64 Grads; Will Receive Honorary Degree / James S. Lane III
- U.S. v. Trott: Disturbing Thoughts on the "Evil Mind" / James R. Sinclair
- No 6 P.M., Saturday Classes, Please - Students Favor 3-night Schedule
Editorial Board

David L. Planting, James E. Conway, Joe Daly
William Mitchell Opinion - Volume 8, No. 1, December 1965

William Mitchell College of Law

Selected Table of Contents
- A Wild Silhouette- First Year Profile: Frosh A Go-Go / Michael Murphy
- Mitchell to Award J. D. Degree Beginning This Spring / Jame S. Lane III
- Police Procedures Scrutinized / Stanley C. Townswick
- The NLRB, 301 Suits and Arbitration / Jack Frost
- Jurisdiction of Child Custody -- A Gordian Knot / Rosalie Wahl
- Rhubarb Cobbler, Seven-Ten Splits: Law Wives' Activity Profits Students / Jane Casey
Editorial Board

James E. Conway, David Planting, John E. Brandt, Joe Daly
William Mitchell Opinion - Volume 7, No. 2, May 1965

William Mitchell College of Law

Selected Table of Contents
- Circuit Judge Murrah Will Address Graduates / R.W. Rahn
- Debt on Building Nearly Paid Off / Dave Planting
- Professional Atmosphere... Moot Court Prospers / John E. McKendrick
- Religion and Government / Ronald F. Johnson
- The Greatest Outlaw the West has Ever Known / Alvin J. Remmenga
Editorial Board

James E. Conway, David Planting, Jerry Regnier, John McKendrick, R.W. Rahn, John Brandt
William Mitchell Opinion – Volume 7, No. 1, Dec. 1964

William Mitchell College of Law

Selected Table of Contents
- Hill Foundation Grants $119,000 for Professorship / Lee L. Fossum
- Continuing Definition of the Scope of FELA / Sam Hanson
- Minnesota Bar Appoints New Education Director / David Simecek
Editorial Board

Robert W. Rahn, John E. McKendrick, Alvin J. Remmenga
William Mitchell Opinion – Volume 6, No. 2, May 1964

William Mitchell College of Law

Selected Table of Contents
- Dean Curtis Resigns; Joins Hastings Law Faculty / Tom Foley
- Judge Burger to Address Grads; Mitchell Portrait to be Dedicated / Carolyn Meyer
- Better Public Image of Night Law Schools Sought by SBA President / Dick Langlais
- The Uncertain Status of Apportionment: Baker v. Carr / Robert F. Collins
- Judicial Dilemma: Primary vs. Secondary Picketing / Thomas J. McLeod
- Defender System Studied / John E. McKendrick
- Carlin Presents Problems of Individual Practitioners / John E. McKendrick
Editorial Board

Allan E. Mulligan, Al Remmenga, John McKendrick, Carolyn Meyer, R.W. Rahn
William Mitchell Opinion – Volume 6, No. 1, Jan. 1964

William Mitchell College of Law

Selected Table of Contents
- Circuit Judge Lumbard Will Address Graduates / Gary Phleger
- Sales: Vendor's Election of Remedies / Dave Langevin
- Stop-Payment Order Refusal Upheld / Richard F. Nitz
- Robinson Case: Triumph of Reasoning / Paul Welter
- Legal Sorority Members Elected to Office / Carol Paar
- Douglas R. Heidenreich Joins Mitchell as Assistant Dean / Richard J.Chrysler
- Alumni Briefs: Here's What the Mitchell Graduates Are Doing / R.W. Rahn
Editorial Board

Allan E. Mulligan, Al Remmenga, John McKendrick, Carolyn Meyer, R.W. Rahn, Douglas Wayne Snyder
William Mitchell Opinion - Volume 5, No. 2, May 1963

William Mitchell College of Law

Selected Table of Contents
- Circuit Judge Lumbard Will Address Graduates / Gary Phleger
- Sales: Vendor's Election of Remedies / Dave Langevin
- Stop-Payment Order Refusal Upheld / Richard F. Nitz
- Robinson Case: Triumph of Reasoning / Paul Welter
- Legal Sorority Members Elected to Office / Carol Paar
- Douglas R. Heidenreich Joins Mitchell as Assistant Dean / Richard J. Chrysler
- Alumni Briefs: Here's What the Mitchell Graduates Are Doing / R.W. Rahn
Editorial Board

Allan E. Mulligan, Al Remmenga, John McKendrick, Carolyn Meyer, R.W. Rahn, Douglas Wayne Snyder
William Mitchell Opinion - Volume 5, No. 1, December 1962

William Mitchell College of Law

Selected Table of Contents
- Judge John B. Sanborn Portrait Hangs in School's Front Foyer / John E. McKendrick
- Law Institute Approves Model Penal Code / Russell L. Streefland
- President Explains SBA Rule / Milton Bix
- Controversial Holdings Seen on Freeway Access / Floyd B. Olson
- Real Property Forfeiture Rule Weaker / James Malecki
Editorial Board

Wayne A. Vander Vort, Carol A. Paar, Al Remenga, Robert Rahn
William Mitchell Opinion – Volume 4, No. 2, May 1962

William Mitchell College of Law

Selected Table of Contents
- Prof. Wattson's Passing Noted With Sorrow
- Judge Goodrich to Address June Grads at Commencement
- Early Plan to Farm Results in Successful Practice for Kelley Comments on National Indemnity Co. v. Lead Supplies, Inc. / Kenneth J. Figge
- Some New Developments in the Law of Defamation / Russell L. Streefland
- Rare Books on Display in Library / Carolyn Meyer
- ASLA Prints Booklet on Federal Placement
- Federal Court Benches Now In Mitchell Moot Court Rooms / James Gibbs
Editorial Board

Wayne A. Vander Vort, Carol A. Paar
William Mitchell Opinion - Volume 4, No. 1, December 1961

William Mitchell College of Law

Selected Table of Contents
- St. Louis Plays Host to Student Bar Convention / Charles Langer
- The Law - As I See it / E. Barret Prettyman
- Right to Sue for Prenatal Injury Upheld / Donald F. Zibell
- State Police Power and Common Carriers / John B. McGrath Jr.
- Professional Responsibility Course Expands Schedule / Kenneth Mitchell
- Judge Pearson Long Active as Trustee and Teacher
Editorial Board

Carol A. Paar, Wayne Vander Vort
William Mitchell Opinion – Volume 3, Nos. 1 & 2, May 1961

William Mitchell College of Law

Selected Table of Contents
- 76 Seniors to Graduate; Hon E. Barrett Prettyman to Address Class June 13
- College Interest High in Recent Student Bar Campaign
- "Legal Ethics" Scores Hit With 4th Year Class
- Parke-Davis Case Highlights Trade Issue / William G. Stocks
- Moot Court in Review / R.E. Hachey
- Foreign Law Institute Greeted Enthusiastically
- Judge Knudson Presides In Hennepin Family Court
Editorial Board

Carol A. Paar, Wayne A. Vander Vort, John T. Uldrich, John Moylan
William Mitchell Opinion – Volume 2, No. 2, November 1960

William Mitchell College of Law

Selected Table of Contents
- School Tries New Approach To the Old Problem of Ethics
- Too Many Attorneys Doing the Negotiations States Labor Secretary
- Effects of Locality on Practice was Theme of First Lecture
- Judge Stewart Devotes Life to Profession and School
- The Aftermath of Entick V. Carrington / Edward J. Drury
- Income Taxation of Multi-State Business / Barton C. Burns
- Duties, Activities Of SBA Increase
- Former ABA Head Praises One of the 'Allies of Justice'
Editorial Board

Seldon H. Caswell, Robert Schumacher, John G. Bell, John Moylan
William Mitchell Opinion - Volume 2, No. 1, April 1960

William Mitchell College of Law

Selected Table of Contents
- ABA President to Speak, Receive Honorary Degree at Commencement
- Library Dedication Set for May 4th
- Chief Justice Roger L. Dell Gives Pointers to Students President
- Andrew N. Johnson Active in Law School Since 1915
- Fall of Jencks / Philip John Bloedel
- English Judicial Administration / Albin S. Pearson
Editorial Board

Seldon H. Caswell, Robert Schumacher, John G. Bell, John Moylan
William Mitchell Opinion – Volume 1, No. 2, November 1959

William Mitchell College of Law

Selected Table of Contents
- Bar Exam Change Set for March
- Placement Bureau Will Aid Seniors, Employers
- The Butcher, The Baker Students Have Varied Jobs / Mary Jeanne Wiesen
- Law Wives Organize to Aid Mates, School
- Legislature Revises Juvenile Court Law / Edward J. Drury
Editorial Board

Phyllis Gene Jones, Robert Schumacher, John Moylan, Seldon Caswell, Gerald Kalina, Mary Jeanne Wiesen
William Mitchell Opinion - Volume 1, No. 1, May 1959

William Mitchell College of Law

Selected Table of Contents
- Mitchell Students Form Bar Association Affiliated with ALSA
- 59 Will Graduate June 16, Tom Armory
- Nordbye Dedication Speaker
- How Not To Do It / Green, William
- Supreme Court Adopts New Bar Exam Procedures
- Georgia Expert, Charles Nadler, Conducts Bankruptcy Institute
Editorial Board

Phyllis Gene Jones; Robert Schumacher; John Moylan; Seldon Caswell; Gerald Kalina; Mary Jeanne Weisen