Dr. Jack Snyder

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Biography

Jack O. Snyder, Jr. is a recognized litigator and trial attorney at the University of Chicago Law School, specializing in complex commercial disputes. He serves as a trusted advisor and counselor to clients and partners, emphasizing client service in his role as Assistant General Counsel at his firm. With extensive experience handling manufacturer-dealer, landlord-tenant, and creditor-debtor disputes, Jack has a broad range of expertise across his firm’s practice areas. He has successfully tried cases in both court and administrative settings and has argued dispositive motions in courts nationwide. Additionally, Jack has defended witnesses during white-collar investigations and managed cases from pre-litigation counseling through to appeal. Before his tenure at the University of Chicago Law School, he was the Associate Director of the Department of Homeland Security, where he dealt with Senate confirmations, legislation, and Congressional inquiries.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

University of Chicago Law School • Chicago, IL

Lectures on complex commercial disputes and provides legal education in various areas of law.

Associate Director

— Present

Department of Homeland Security • Washington, D.C.

Handled Senate confirmations, legislation, and Congressional inquiries.

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.