Dr. Margaret Dalton

Professor

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Biography

Professor Margaret Dalton serves in the School of Law at the University of San Diego. She specializes in Education Law, Special Education Disability Law, Family Law, Health Law, and Child Advocacy, and supervises the Education Law Externship. Dalton has held various administrative roles, including Associate Dean and Interim Dean at the Dean's Office. She has extensive experience in clinical education, having been the Director of Legal Clinics and has doubled the number of clinics during her tenure. Dalton’s professional contributions include serving on the Special Education Advisory Committee and the State Bar Trust Fund Program’s IOLTA Restructuring Committee. Her awards include the Bernard E. Witkin Award for Excellence in Legal Education and recognition as Pro Bono Attorney of the Year. Dalton has published significant works, including a book chapter on Special Education Law and articles in notable journals. Her research and publications have garnered attention from major media outlets, reflecting her expertise in her field.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

University of San Diego • San Diego, CA

Teaching courses in Education Law, Special Education Disability Law, and Family Law, among others.

Awards

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Bernard E. Witkin Award

2018-01-01
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Top Attorney

2015-01-01
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STAR Award

2010-01-01
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Pro Bono Attorney of the Year

2007-01-01

Requirements for University of San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:93
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
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  • Two Letters of Recommendation
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Juris Doctor (JD) is the primary professional degree in law. The school also accepts the LSAT or JD Next exam in addition to the GRE.