Dr. Marwan Al Bawardi

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mr. Al Bawardi is a JSD candidate at the University of Chicago Law School, where he completed his LLM with a focus on law and economics, and holds a BA in political science with departmental honors. He is an alumnus of Williams College, the Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy, Harvard Law School, and the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, graduating with honors. Before returning to academia, Mr. Al Bawardi worked extensively in private equity and investment banking, engaging with prominent firms and founding his own venture. His current research interests encompass comparative law and economics, sovereign debt management, law and finance, and bankruptcy law, particularly within the EU and UK frameworks. His advisors include Mary Anne Case and Tom Ginsburg.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Chicago Law School

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
A first degree in law (JD, LLB, or equivalent) from a law school outside the United States
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Two to four letters of recommendation
  • Personal statement
  • Resume/CV
  • LSAC LLM Credential Assembly Service (CAS) report
Specialization Notes

The LLM program is designed for lawyers trained outside the United States to gain an understanding of the American legal system.