Dr. Barbara Mcquade

Professor

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Biography

Barbara L. McQuade is a Professor from Practice at the University of Michigan Law School, where she focuses on issues related to criminal law, national security, and civil liberties. She previously served as vice chair of the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee and co-chaired the Terrorism and National Security Subcommittee. Her extensive experience as an attorney includes overseeing significant cases involving public corruption and terrorism, having worked as an assistant attorney for 12 years in Detroit and as deputy chief of the National Security Unit. McQuade has also been a legal analyst for NBC News and MSNBC, sharing her insights on various platforms including The Washington Post and National Public Radio. Throughout her career, she has received numerous accolades for her contributions to the field, including the Detroit Free Press Neal Shine Award and the Michiganian of the Year Award from the Detroit News. She has taught at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and engages actively in community discussions related to law and justice.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor from Practice

2019-08-01 — Present

University of Michigan Law School • Ann Arbor, MI

Teaching courses in criminal law and related fields.

Assistant Attorney

2007-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Detroit • Detroit, MI

Oversaw cases involving public corruption and national security.

Awards

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Neal Shine Award

2016-01-01
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Michiganian of the Year

2018-01-01

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.