Dr. Jodi Guinn

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Biography

Jodi Guinn is a Lecturer at Harvard Law School, where she teaches courses related to education law and advocacy. Prior to joining Harvard, Jodi served as an education attorney at the Justice Center of Southeast Massachusetts, a subsidiary of South Coastal Counties Legal Services. In her role, she represented low-income students and families in matters concerning special education and school discipline, focusing on identifying and dismantling both individual and systemic barriers to equitable education. Jodi has also advocated for older students aged 14-22 to receive necessary transition supports as entitled by federal and state law, preparing them for employment and independent living. She gained valuable experience during her clerkship with the Honorable Cynthia Cohen at the Massachusetts Appeals Court and previously worked with AmeriCorps VISTA at YouthBuild USA, an organization dedicated to helping youth achieve their high school diplomas and develop job skills. Jodi holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School and a B.A. in English and Women’s and Gender Studies from Dartmouth College.

Research Interests

Courses

Education Law Clinic: Individual Representation, Fall 2025 Education Law Clinic: Individual Representation, Spring 2026 Special Education Advocacy for Students Impacted by Trauma, Fall 2025 Special Education Advocacy for Students Impacted by Trauma, Spring 2026

Requirements for Harvard Law School

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
J.D. from an ABA-approved U.S. law school or a first law degree (LL.B. or equivalent) from a foreign law school
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • CV/Résumé
  • Personal statements (Parts A and B)
  • At least two recommendations
  • Official transcripts and diplomas
  • Official TOEFL report (if applicable)
  • Application fee ($85)
Specialization Notes

Applied for under 'Department of Law', 'Department of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law', 'Department of Constitutional Law', 'Department of Japanese Legal Studies', and 'Department of Human Rights'.