Dr. Imran Syed

Professor

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Biography

Imran J. Syed is a Clinical Professor of Law and co-director of the Michigan Innocence Clinic at the University of Michigan Law School. He teaches a seminar on forensic science and conducts labs for first-year criminal law courses. After graduating from law school, he worked at the Innocence Clinic as a student-attorney and later served as a clinical fellow. Syed has supervised students in investigating and litigating a wide variety of cases, particularly those based on forensic science. He has litigated wrongful convictions due to outdated fire science and has authored articles addressing the need for new litigation strategies that tackle wrongful convictions stemming from outdated scientific evidence. Additionally, he produced a documentary titled 'Price of Providence,' which highlights the wrongful conviction cases handled by the clinic and premiered at the 2015 Great Lakes Film Festival, receiving the Audience Choice Award.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor of Law

2011-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan Law School • Ann Arbor, MI

Co-director of the Michigan Innocence Clinic, teaching various law courses and supervising students.

Awards

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Top 40 Young Lawyers

2017-01-01
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Regeana Myrick Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year

2016-01-01

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.