Dr. David Guenther

Professor

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Biography

David B. Guenther is a Clinical Professor of Law and the Director of the International Transactions Clinic at the University of Michigan Law School. He has dedicated his legal career to social enterprises and international financing, focusing on international transactions and corporate governance. Before joining academia, Guenther was a partner at Conlin, McKenney & Philbrick, PC, where he specialized in international transactions, mergers, acquisitions, and venture capital. His extensive experience includes working with both public and private companies, as well as advising non-profit and startup clients. He served as an adjunct clinical assistant professor prior to his current position, and has been involved in various professional roles, including as a past chair of the International Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan. Guenther holds degrees from Kenyon College and Duke University, and he earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan with magna cum laude honors. He also has experience teaching English in a rural school in Kenya and has completed advanced studies in classical philology in Germany.

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.