Dr. Michael Mccann

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Michael McCann is a Visiting Professor at Harvard Law School where he serves as the Associate Dean for Intellectual Life and is the Founding Director of the Sports and Entertainment Law Institute at the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law. He has been distinguished with the Professor of the Year Award and multiple teaching excellence accolades. His contributions to sports law earned him the prestigious Association of American Law Schools’ Law Sports Section Award in 2025. McCann was recognized by Prelaw Magazine as one of the 'Dream Team Law Professors' in 2023 and delivered the keynote address at the Australian New Zealand Sports Law Association’s 32nd Annual Conference. He innovates legal education with courses on Name, Image, and Likeness and is known for developing the Deflategate course, among others. A leader in the field, McCann has authored over 50 scholarly articles and has been cited by federal judges. He has provided expert testimony before the U.S. Senate and co-authored significant publications, including works for Oxford University Press. His legal commentary has reached mainstream audiences through platforms like Sportico and Sports Illustrated. Additionally, he has represented high-profile clients in antitrust and intellectual property matters.

Research Interests

Experience

Visiting Professor

2025-08-01 — Present

Harvard Law School • Cambridge, MA

Teaching law courses and directing the Sports and Entertainment Law Institute.

Professor of Law

— Present

University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law • Concord, NH

Tenured professor specializing in sports law.

Courses

Legal Research, Writing and Analysis Legal Research, Writing and Analysis II

Requirements for Harvard Law School

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
J.D. from an ABA-approved U.S. law school or a first law degree (LL.B. or equivalent) from a foreign law school
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • CV/Résumé
  • Personal statements (Parts A and B)
  • At least two recommendations
  • Official transcripts and diplomas
  • Official TOEFL report (if applicable)
  • Application fee ($85)
Specialization Notes

Applied for under 'Department of Law', 'Department of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law', 'Department of Constitutional Law', 'Department of Japanese Legal Studies', and 'Department of Human Rights'.