Dr. Anna Nicol

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Anna W. Nicol is an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan Law School, where she coordinates the Geneva Externship Program. With extensive experience in guiding law students in advisory and administrative roles, she plays a crucial role in counseling students about their careers in international organizations, facilitating practical opportunities that complement their academic pursuits. As the Geneva coordinator, Nicol places Michigan Law students in externships with leading international, governmental, and nongovernmental institutions in Geneva throughout the academic semester. She maintains a robust network of relationships with various organizations to enhance the externship opportunities for students. Prior to her current position, Nicol served as the Director of the Office of Career Services at Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, DC, starting her tenure there in 2002. She began her career as a litigator at Long, Aldridge & Norman (now McKenna Long & Aldridge), where she managed the Washington office’s summer associate program and provided mentorship for young associates, in addition to coordinating pro bono training for attorneys and volunteering at the Washington, DC Bar Pro Se Divorce Clinic.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Michigan Law School • Ann Arbor, MI

Coordination of the Geneva Externship Program, advising students on career opportunities.

Director of Office of Career Services

— Present

Georgetown University Law Center • Washington, DC

Oversaw career services for law students, focusing on international opportunities.

Litigator

— Present

Long, Aldridge & Norman • Washington, DC

Practiced law while also managing summer associate programs and mentoring.

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.