Dr. Helene Shapo

Professor

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Biography

Helene Shapo specializes in legal writing, trusts, estates, and family law. Her current research interests focus on marital property law and reproductive technologies. She has held the position of visiting fellow at Wolfson College, Cambridge University from 1992 to 2001. Shapo has authored and co-authored several notable publications, including 'Family Law: Cases, Materials Problems' in 2011, 'Writing Law Practice' (2nd edition) in 2010, and 'Law School Fear: Strategies for Success' (3rd edition) in 2009. Her work also includes 'Law Trusts Trustees, Sections 201-230' (2007) and contributions to the Northwestern University Law Review and the Duke Journal of Comparative & International Law. Shapo's career at Northwestern University School of Law has included roles as Perkins-Bauer Teaching Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor of Law, as well as experience as a law clerk and attorney.

Research Interests

Experience

Perkins-Bauer Teaching Professor of Law

— Present

Northwestern University School of Law • Evanston, IL

Held a distinguished professorship focusing on teaching law.

Associate Professor of Law

— Present

Northwestern University School of Law • Evanston, IL

Taught various law courses and engaged in academic research.

Assistant Professor of Law

— Present

Northwestern University School of Law • Evanston, IL

Instructed students in legal studies and facilitated academic discussions.

Clerk

— Present

U.S. District Court Western District Virginia • Virginia

Assisted the court by conducting legal research and drafting opinions.

Attorney

— Present

Robert M. Musselman Associates • Virginia

Provided legal counsel and representation to clients.

Instructor

— Present

Graduate School, University of Virginia • Virginia

Taught graduate-level courses and collaborated on academic initiatives.

Requirements for Northwestern Pritzker School of Law

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.76
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Application Checklist
  • LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) Report
  • Personal Statement
  • One or more letters of recommendation (professional preferred)
  • Resume
  • Optional Online Video Interview
Specialization Notes

The Department of Law (JD program) accepts both LSAT and GRE scores. The JD is a full-time three-year program.