Dr. Jane Flanagan

Instructor

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Biography

Jane Flanagan is a Lecturer in Law at the University of Chicago Law School, where she teaches courses related to labor standards and public interest law. She also serves as the Director of the Illinois Department of Labor, overseeing the state's primary labor standards agency. Previously, Jane held the position of Deputy General Counsel and Deputy Chief Compliance Officer in the Office of the Illinois Governor, where she provided legal counsel on regulatory matters for various state agencies. As a member of the American Law Institute, she has actively contributed to the legal field, particularly in emerging workplace issues. Jane has also been a visiting scholar at the Chicago-Kent College of Law’s Institute for Law and the Workplace, and she has authored multiple articles addressing contemporary workplace challenges.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

— Present

Illinois Department of Labor • Illinois, USA

Oversees the state's primary labor standards agency.

Deputy General Counsel

— Present

Office of the Illinois Governor • Illinois, USA

Provided legal counsel on regulatory matters for state agencies.

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.