Dr. Nicole Hallett

Professor

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Biography

Nicole Hallett is a Clinical Professor of Law at the University of Chicago Law School, where she directs the Immigrants’ Rights Clinic. Her legal scholarship and advocacy primarily focus on domestic and regional migration law and policy, the intersection of migration and labor rights, and immigration national security. Hallett has contributed significantly to public interest law and teaches law students about pursuing careers in this field through her publication, 'Becoming a Public Interest Lawyer.' Prior to her current role, she served as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University at Buffalo School of Law, where she founded the Community Justice Clinic and the US-Mexico Border Clinic. Hallett has also held teaching positions at Yale Law School and New York University School of Law, further enriching her experience in clinical legal education. Her work has been featured in prominent media outlets, including the Washington Post and NPR, highlighting her commitment to immigrant representation and advocacy. Hallett is recognized for her innovative approach to complex litigation and multi-pronged advocacy practices designed to empower immigrant communities.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor of Law

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago Law School • Chicago, IL

Directs the Immigrants’ Rights Clinic, providing legal representation and advocacy for immigrant communities.

Associate Clinical Professor of Law

2020-01-01 — 2022-01-01

University of Chicago Law School • Chicago, IL

Associate Professor of Law

2019-01-01 — 2020-01-01

University at Buffalo School of Law, State University of New York • Buffalo, NY

Assistant Clinical Professor of Law

2016-01-01 — 2019-01-01

University at Buffalo School of Law, State University of New York • Buffalo, NY

Clinical Lecturer in Law

2013-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Yale Law School • New Haven, CT

Adjunct Clinical Professor of Law

2012-01-01 — 2013-01-01

New York University School of Law • New York, NY

Staff Attorney

2010-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Urban Justice Center, Community Development Project • New York, NY

Law Clerk

2009-01-01 — 2010-01-01

U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Judge Rosemary Pooler • New York, NY

Law Clerk

2008-01-01 — 2009-01-01

U.S. District Court District of Connecticut, Judge Mark Kravitz • New Haven, CT

Legal Intern

2007-01-01 — 2007-12-31

ACLU Immigrants’ Rights Project •

Legal Intern

2006-01-01 — 2006-12-31

Department of Justice – Civil Rights Division •

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Writing sample Candidate statement
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy