Dr. Joseph Vining

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Joseph Vining is the Harry Burns Hutchins Collegiate Professor Emeritus of Law at the University of Michigan Law School. He has practiced law in Washington, DC, serving in the Department of Justice and with the President’s Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice. Throughout his career, Vining has made significant contributions to the fields of legal philosophy, administrative law, corporate law, comparative law, animal law, and criminal law. He has authored several notable works, including 'Legal Identity,' which examines the nature of personhood within the framework of law, and 'Newton’s Sleep,' exploring the implications of legal thought. Vining's notable scholarship also includes 'Song Sparrow Child: Claims Science Humanity,' which discusses the intersection of law and modern scientific enterprise. His academic achievements are underscored by his fellowships with the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Rockefeller Foundation. Vining is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and has lectured extensively on various legal topics.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Michigan Law School

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:98
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
First degree in law (LLB or equivalent) from a school outside the U.S.
Application Checklist
  • LSAC LLM CAS Report
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Application Fee ($75)
Specialization Notes

Administered by University of Michigan Law School; exact department name 'Department of Law' refers to the LLM program.