Dr. John Cratsley

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Biography

John C. Cratsley is a Lecturer at Harvard Law School, where he teaches courses related to judicial processes and trial advocacy. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Swarthmore College and a Juris Doctor from the University of Chicago Law School, obtained in 1966. He furthered his legal education by earning a Master of Laws from Georgetown University Law Center in 1968. Cratsley's academic contributions are focused on practical aspects of law, particularly within the context of trial courts and advocacy, preparing students for real-world legal challenges. His commitment to legal education at Harvard Law School extends into various clinic courses set for the 2025-2026 academic year, where he aims to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application.

Research Interests

Judicial Process Trial Advocacy Legal Clinics

Courses

Judicial Process Trial Courts Clinic, Fall 2025 Judicial Process Trial Courts Clinic, Spring 2026 Judicial Process Trial Courts Clinical Seminar, Fall 2025 Judicial Process Trial Courts Clinical Seminar, Spring 2026 Trial Advocacy Workshop, Winter 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'.