Dr. Brandon Garrett

Professor

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Biography

Brandon L. Garrett is the David W. Ichel Distinguished Professor of Law at Duke University School of Law, where he is the director of the Wilson Center for Science and Justice. An accomplished scholar in criminal justice outcomes, evidence, and constitutional rights, Garrett's research delves into forensic science, habeas corpus, corporate crime, and criminal law. He has authored eight influential books, including 'Defending Due Process: Fairness Matters in a Polarized World,' 'Autopsy of a Crime Lab: Exposing Flaws in Forensics,' and 'Convicting the Innocent: When Criminal Prosecutions Go Wrong,' which have been translated into multiple languages. Garrett’s work is pivotal in studying and improving the American criminal justice system.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Law

2018-01-01 — Present

Duke University School of Law • Durham, NC, United States

Brandon L. Garrett serves as the David W. Ichel Distinguished Professor and leads research initiatives at the Wilson Center for Science and Justice.

White Burkett Miller Professor of Law

— 2018-01-01

University of Virginia • Charlottesville, VA, United States

Previously held a distinguished professorship focusing on law and public affairs.

Visiting Fellow

2015-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Souls College, Oxford University • Oxford, England

Participated as a visiting fellow to enrich academic discourse.

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)