Dr. Daphne O Regan

Associate Professor

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Biography

Daphne O'Regan is an Associate Clinical Professor at the Michigan State University College of Law, where she co-directs the Research, Writing, and Analysis (RWA) program. She has taught law at Vytautas Magnus University in Lithuania and the University of Verona in Italy. With a strong focus on legal writing and advocacy, she previously served as a Research and Writing Advocacy Instructor. O'Regan holds a J.D. from the Michigan State University-Detroit College of Law, an LL.M. from Cornell University, and a B.A. from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Her scholarly contributions include law review articles and book chapters on topics such as rhetoric in legal contexts and the influence of classical rhetoric on contemporary legal practices. In addition to her academic responsibilities, she is an active member of the Board of Directors for Moving Forward Independence and participates on the City of East Lansing Transportation Commission.

Research Interests

Requirements for Michigan State University College of Law

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.73
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:110
Overall
Required:110
PTE
Listening
Required:48
Reading
Required:48
Writing
Required:48
Speaking
Required:48
Overall
Required:53
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a 4-year accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) registration
  • LSAT Score (Valid within 5 years)
  • Official Transcripts
  • Personal Statement (2-3 pages)
  • Professional Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation (up to four accepted)
  • Application Fee ($75)
  • Character & Fitness Disclosures
Specialization Notes

The Juris Doctor (JD) is the primary professional degree. Admission is based on LSAT scores, academic record, and professional accomplishments. Median LSAT for Fall 2025 was 162.