Dr. Aabid Allibhai

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Aabid Allibhai is a Fellow at the Michigan Society Fellows based at the University of Michigan Law School. His research and teaching focus on race and law, exploring how subaltern peoples in the Atlantic World have shaped legal culture. His current project sheds light on the rich history of Black legal and political activism in Revolutionary New England. Allibhai's extensive research has highlighted enslaved people's lives in New England, earning him recognition from the Boston Globe and the Bay State Banner, as well as commendation from Boston Mayor Kim Janey. His research has been funded by esteemed institutions, including the Charles Warren Center for Studies in American History, the Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada, and the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs. He has also been awarded Harvard College's Certificate of Distinction in Teaching twice.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Michigan Law School

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:98
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
First degree in law (LLB or equivalent) from a school outside the U.S.
Application Checklist
  • LSAC LLM CAS Report
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Application Fee ($75)
Specialization Notes

Administered by University of Michigan Law School; exact department name 'Department of Law' refers to the LLM program.