Dr. Evan Caminker

Professor

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Biography

Evan H. Caminker served as the Dean of the University of Michigan Law School from 2003 to 2013. During his tenure, he played a critical role in designing and overseeing significant expansions and renovations of the Law School's historic facilities. He emphasized the importance of skills-based experiential learning and nurtured a vibrant student-faculty community. Caminker specializes in American constitutional law, focusing on individual rights and the allocation of governmental powers. He teaches constitutional law, appellate advocacy, civil procedure, and federal courts, and has lectured widely to various audiences, including students and professionals. In addition to his academic roles, he has served part-time as a special assistant attorney in Detroit, with a specialization in appellate litigation. Before joining the University of Michigan, Caminker was a faculty member at UCLA School of Law and practiced at the Center for Law and Public Interest in Los Angeles and Wilmer, Cutler & Pickering in Washington, DC. He also served as a Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Office of Legal Counsel, Department of Justice, and was a judicial law clerk for Justice William Brennan, Jr. at the Supreme Court.

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.