Meet Ann Buesgens, Assistant Director of Admissions from Mitchell Hamline School of Law

Meet Ann Buesgens, Assistant Director of Admissions from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in Minnesota, to learn more about the law school application process, other opportunities at Mitchell Hamline School of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota and exciting new partnerships between UAF and Mitchell Hamline that can mean huge savings on costs for students! Join us for pizza and a chance to ask your burning questions! 

Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026 
Time: 4:00-5:00pm PM 
Location: Gruening 503H (or join us on Zoom!) 
Zoom Link: https://alaska.zoom.us/j/83382672537

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to connect with Mitchell Hamline and get all your questions answered!

RSVPs appreciated but not required. Still have questions? Contact Dr. Carol Gray at cjgray5@alaska.edu for more info! Tag a friend who’s considering law school! See you there! This event is sponsored by the UAF Pre-Law Club and the Department of Political Science. 

About Ann Buesgens Ann Buesgens (ANN BIS gens, she/her/hers) has a diverse ethnic heritage that includes Cuban, Guatemalan (Mayn), and French by birth and Irish and German through adoption. Similarly, the identifiers she uses for herself are multiple, including: person of color, adoptee, daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, married/divorced/married, step parent, yaya to four littles, dog mom, nontraditional and first-generation college student, Catholic/Christian, ally to LGBTQ+, military, law enforcement, immigrants, and the international community. Ann earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of St. Thomas and has done graduate work at the University of Florida. She is affiliated with organizations including the Minnesota Association of Counselors of Color, the Minnesota Federal Bar Diversity Committee, the Minnesota Animal Humane Society, and the United States Humane Society. 

Pre-Law at UAF The Pre-Law minor offers students a comprehensive understanding of American law and policy, preparing them for diverse careers such as paralegal, legal assistant, compliance officer, and more. The program emphasizes practical experience, including assignments that mirror real legal tasks and a semester-long internship for credit. Additionally, UAF has established partnerships with law schools to provide qualified students the opportunity to earn both a bachelor's and law degree on an accelerated schedule. Engagement in organizations like the Pre-Law Club further enriches the educational experience, fostering a community of aspiring legal professionals. 

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