Dr. Alison Siegler

Professor

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Biography

Alison Siegler is a Lillian E. Kraemer Clinical Professor at the University of Chicago Law School, specializing in Public Interest Law and serving as the director of the Federal Criminal Justice Clinic. She has dedicated her career to represent low-income clients charged with federal felonies, focusing on systemic change within the federal criminal justice system. Her expertise in federal pretrial detention is highlighted by her authorship of significant studies, including 'Freedom Denied: Culture of Detention Created Federal Jailing Crisis.' Siegler has contributed to legal scholarship and community service, testifying before Congress and earning numerous accolades, including the Justice Stevens Award from the Seventh Circuit Bar Association for Outstanding Public Service Work. As a member of the American Law Institute, she consistently engages in initiatives that promote social justice and reform in the legal system.

Research Interests

Experience

Lillian E. Kraemer Clinical Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago Law School • Chicago, IL

Teaching and overseeing the Federal Criminal Justice Clinic.

Director

2008-01-01 — Present

Federal Criminal Justice Clinic • Chicago, IL

Leading initiatives to promote justice for low-income federal defendants.

Associate Clinical Professor

2011-01-01 — 2014-01-01

University of Chicago Law School • Chicago, IL

Engaging students in clinical legal education.

Assistant Clinical Professor

2008-01-01 — 2011-01-01

University of Chicago Law School • Chicago, IL

Instructing law students in practical legal skills.

Awards

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Justice John Paul Stevens Award

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Leadership Greater Chicago Fellow

#2012

Excellence in Public Interest Service Award

Requirements for University of Chicago Law School

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
A first degree in law (JD, LLB, or equivalent) from a law school outside the United States
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Two to four letters of recommendation
  • Personal statement
  • Resume/CV
  • LSAC LLM Credential Assembly Service (CAS) report
Specialization Notes

The LLM program is designed for lawyers trained outside the United States to gain an understanding of the American legal system.