Dr. Paul Szynol

Instructor

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Biography

Paul Szynol is a lecturer at the University of Michigan Law School, specializing in media, art, entertainment, and technology transactions. He has collaborated with award-winning filmmakers, artists, tech startups, and multinational tech companies. Szynol has written about fair use for the Atlantic and appeared on CNN and CBS to discuss the importance of this legal doctrine. He regularly lectures on legal issues related to film production and has participated in talks and panels at notable venues such as the Sundance Institute, SXSW, Tribeca Film Institute, New York University Tisch School of the Arts, DOC NYC, and the Documentary Association in Europe. His documentaries have been featured in prominent publications like The Atlantic and The New Yorker, and showcased at international festivals including AFI Docs, Big Sky, Clermont-Ferrand, DOV NYC, Palm Springs, Slamdance, and the Toronto International Film Festival (Kids). In his past, Szynol was known for his loud drumming in various bands at venues like CBGB. He began coding in the seventh grade and works occasionally as a software developer, primarily using Python and Java. Szynol has a fondness for old jazz records and trains, and has affection for dogs of all kinds.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Michigan Law School

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:98
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
First degree in law (LLB or equivalent) from a school outside the U.S.
Application Checklist
  • LSAC LLM CAS Report
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Application Fee ($75)
Specialization Notes

Administered by University of Michigan Law School; exact department name 'Department of Law' refers to the LLM program.