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Professor Jeremy Francis specializes in teaching technical legal writing and editing skills to law students. He provides workshops, seminars, and personalized coaching, enhancing students’ abilities in Research, Writing & Advocacy courses at Michigan State University College of Law. With prior experience in Michigan State University's Teacher Education English departments, he joined the Law College in 2006. He holds a Ph.D. in Critical Studies in the Teaching of English from Michigan State University and an M.A. in Education from the University of Denver. Francis has co-authored three influential books focused on legal writing, contributing significantly to the field. His accolades include the Legal Writing Institute's Deborah Hecht Memorial Writing Contest Award for his work on topics promoting clarity and effectiveness in writing. Additionally, his courses such as Legal English for Foreign Lawyers address the challenges faced by non-native English speakers in legal contexts, covering essential skills for drafting legal documents and oral presentations.
The Juris Doctor (JD) is the primary professional degree. Admission is based on LSAT scores, academic record, and professional accomplishments. Median LSAT for Fall 2025 was 162.