Dr. Dennericka Brooks

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Biography

Dennericka Brooks is a Lecturer in Law at the University of Chicago Law School and the Director of Legal Aid Chicago's Housing Practice Group. She litigates complex legal matters and engages in housing advocacy, collaborating with community partners. Dennericka aims to ensure that tenants have access to decent, safe, and affordable housing free from discrimination. She began her career as a generalist in diverse areas of poverty law, including family law, housing, consumer rights, and employment. Over the past decade, Dennericka has specialized in housing law. She is also a faculty member of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA), teaching trial advocacy programs across the country. Dennericka graduated from the Civic Leadership Academy at the University of Chicago in 2022 and has been active in efforts to increase diversity within the legal profession. She has mentored students in trial practice and mock trial teams, as well as participating in the Minority Legal Education Resources bar process management program.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

University of Chicago Law School • Chicago, IL

Lecturer in Law specializing in housing advocacy.

Director

— Present

Legal Aid Chicago • Chicago, IL

Directing Housing Practice Group, focusing on litigation and advocacy for tenant rights.

Requirements for University of Chicago Law School

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
A first degree in law (JD, LLB, or equivalent) from a law school outside the United States
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Two to four letters of recommendation
  • Personal statement
  • Resume/CV
  • LSAC LLM Credential Assembly Service (CAS) report
Specialization Notes

The LLM program is designed for lawyers trained outside the United States to gain an understanding of the American legal system.