Dr. Dorothy Harbeck

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Biography

Dorothy Harbeck is an Adjunct Professor at Columbia Law School, Seton Hall University School of Law, and the University of the District of Columbia, teaching courses in trial skills and Immigration Law. She has extensive experience as an Immigration Judge with the U.S. Department of Justice, having served on the bench since 2006 and transferred to the New York City Immigration Court in 2019. Harbeck holds a Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, from Wellesley College and a Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law. She has been involved with the National Association of Immigration Judges, serving as Secretary/Treasurer and enhancing trial skills through educational initiatives. Additionally, she is recognized for her contributions to legal scholarship, having authored several articles in law journals and acted as a panelist at various legal conferences. With a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring law students, Harbeck also participates in programs aimed at improving trial skills, including workshops and training sessions. Her research interests focus on citizenship identity and the presentation of evidence in trial courts, which reflect her broad expertise in legal education and immigration law.

Research Interests

Experience

Immigration Judge

— Present

U.S. Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review • New York, NY

Serving as an Immigration Judge, overseeing immigration court proceedings and adjudicating cases.

Adjunct Professor

— Present

Columbia Law School • New York, NY

Teaching trial skills and Immigration Law to law students.

Awards

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Award for Excellence in Continuing Legal Education

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Outstanding Achievement in Continuing Legal Education

Courses

Trial Skills: Immigration

Requirements for Columbia Law School

Bachelor Program
Requirements
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Juris Doctor (J.D.) program. While 'Department of Law' is not a formal administrative division for admissions, this entry covers the primary J.D. program.