Dr. Catherine Lawson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Catherine Lawson is an Associate Clinical Professor at Duke University School of Law, specializing in Legal Analysis, Research & Writing, and Legal Writing. She participated as an editor for the Duke Law Journal and excelled as an ABA national moot court champion. Lawson's academic background includes a law degree from Duke University School of Law and an undergraduate degree from American University. She has played a crucial role in faculty legal writing programs, assisting students in mastering essential skills for legal practice. Her teaching focuses on helping students understand the complexities of legal writing and analysis with a strong emphasis on practical application.

Research Interests

Courses

Legal Analysis, Research & Writing Legal Writing Civil Practice Legal Writing Non-Legal Audiences

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
Application Checklist
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  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Application Fee ($95)
  • Video Introduction
Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)