Dr. Matthew Fletcher

Professor

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Biography

Matthew L.M. Fletcher is the Harry Burns Hutchins Collegiate Professor at the University of Michigan Law School, where he teaches courses on federal Indian law, American Indian tribal law, Anishinaabe legal political philosophy, constitutional law, federal courts, and legal ethics. He holds an extensive background in Indian law and has served as the chief justice for various tribes. Fletcher has published numerous scholarly articles and autored books, including 'Federal Indian Law' and 'Principles of Federal Indian Law.' His work has been cited by the United States Supreme Court, highlighting the impact of his research and advocacy within the legal community. He has also been a visiting professor at several prestigious law schools and is actively involved in educational initiatives for American Indian students. Fletcher's scholarship focuses on the intersection of law and indigenous rights, contributing significantly to the field of law education as it relates to tribal communities.

Research Interests

Experience

Harry Burns Hutchins Collegiate Professor

— Present

University of Michigan Law School • Ann Arbor, MI

Faculty Member

— Present

Michigan State University College of Law • East Lansing, MI

Faculty Member

— Present

University of North Dakota School of Law • Grand Forks, ND

Courses

Federal Indian Law

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
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  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science