Dr. Lawrence Kaplan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lawrence Kaplan is an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan Law School, where he teaches in the International Transactions Clinic. Based in Washington, DC, he chairs the bank regulatory practice group at Paul Hastings and has extensive experience advising clients on federal and state regulatory issues associated with the provision of financial services, technology, and consumer finance requirements. His expertise includes compliance with government requirements imposed on emerging asset classes, including digital assets. Additionally, Kaplan regularly advises clients on the requirements of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, particularly concerning the Volcker Rule and proposed reforms in financial services laws.

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.