Dr. Kimberly Yuracko

Professor

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Biography

Kimberly Yuracko is a nationally recognized expert in antidiscrimination law. Her scholarship explores the demands and nuances of antidiscrimination law across various categories and contexts. She is particularly interested in how nondiscrimination principles apply to individuals and groups in relevant ways. Her research addresses pressing policy questions, having impactful implications within the academic community. Notably, her book, 'Gender Nonconformity and the Law', examines the expanding legal protections for gender nonconformists and critiques the limitations of current approaches. This work earned the Choice Award for its contributions. Yuracko's research on Title IX investigates the allocation of athletic opportunities in sex-segregated sports, with a recent focus on transgender girls' access. Additionally, her work on homeschooling scrutinizes the constitutional rights surrounding education and the state’s regulatory role. Collaborating with Ronen Avraham, she challenges the prevalent use of race- and sex-based actuarial tables in tort law through an Op-Ed in the Washington Post. An author of numerous articles and co-author of significant casebooks, Yuracko has played a crucial role in initiatives aimed at supporting law students. As the former Dean of the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, she implemented programs to aid low-income students and provided mentoring for alumni.

Research Interests

Experience

Dean

— Present

Northwestern Pritzker School of Law • Evanston, IL

Led the school, overseeing academic and administrative functions while implementing initiatives to support students and alumni.

Associate Provost Academic Projects

— Present

Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Oversaw academic projects, ensuring alignment with university goals.

Professor of Law

— Present

Northwestern University School of Law • Evanston, IL

Conducts research and teaches courses in law.

Requirements for Northwestern Pritzker School of Law

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.76
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Application Checklist
  • LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) Report
  • Personal Statement
  • One or more letters of recommendation (professional preferred)
  • Resume
  • Optional Online Video Interview
Specialization Notes

The Department of Law (JD program) accepts both LSAT and GRE scores. The JD is a full-time three-year program.