Dr. Charlotte Crane

Professor

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Biography

Charlotte Crane is an expert in tax law with a primary research focus on the challenges of defining broad-based tax mechanisms and the evolving rules surrounding them. She examines the history of tax institutions, particularly during the Early Republic era. Her areas of expertise include Corporate Taxation, Tax Policy, and State and Local Taxation. Crane has contributed significantly to legal scholarship, with selected publications that address topics like income tax burdens, corporate tax bases, and the complexities of tax-exempt income. Her notable works include articles in prominent law reviews, highlighting her scholarship in tax law and policy. Additionally, she has held various academic appointments at Northwestern University School of Law, rising through the ranks from Assistant Professor to Professor, and she has served as a Law Clerk to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun. A graduate of Radcliffe College-Harvard University and the University of Michigan, she holds degrees with magna cum laude honors, reflecting her academic excellence.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Northwestern University School of Law • Evanston, IL

Taught various law courses and conducted research in tax law.

Attorney

— Present

Hopkins & Sutter • Chicago, IL

Practiced tax law.

Requirements for Northwestern Pritzker School of Law

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.76
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Application Checklist
  • LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) Report
  • Personal Statement
  • One or more letters of recommendation (professional preferred)
  • Resume
  • Optional Online Video Interview
Specialization Notes

The Department of Law (JD program) accepts both LSAT and GRE scores. The JD is a full-time three-year program.