Dr. Betsy Fisher

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Biography

Betsy L. Fisher is a Lecturer at the University of Michigan Law School, where she directs the Talent Boundaries organization, focusing on advocacy support for refugees seeking employment-based opportunities. Her previous experience includes serving as the director of strategy and policy for the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP), where she coordinated the screening of potential clients and directed legal representation across various jurisdictions, while also leading government relations to reform refugee immigration law in the United States. Fisher has contributed to immigrant and refugee law discussions through significant media appearances, including New York Public Radio’s ‘Things Considered’ and MSNBC’s ‘Rachel Maddow Show.’ Her academic pursuits center on international law, particularly statelessness and refugee resettlement, with publications in prestigious journals such as the Northeastern University Law Review and the Michigan Law Review.

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.