Dr. Quinn Yeargain

Associate Professor

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Biography

Quinn Yeargain is an Associate Professor at the Michigan State University College of Law, where he teaches constitutional criminal law. Prior to joining MSU, he was on the faculty at Widener University Commonwealth Law School in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Yeargain earned his J.D. from Emory University School of Law and clerked for Judge Lanier Anderson on the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. His scholarship is focused on the intersection of democracy and legal development, particularly concerning state constitutions, their amendments, and how democracy influences state constitutional rights and liberties. Yeargain co-authored the casebook 'State Constitutions: Institutions, Powers, Rights,' published by West Academic Publishing. He frequently participates in national discussions on constitutional law through various media outlets and contributes amicus briefs on state constitutional law issues.

Research Interests

Courses

Constitutional Law and the Regulatory State Constitutional Law II Criminal Law Criminal Procedure: Investigation State Constitutional Law

Requirements for Michigan State University College of Law

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.73
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:110
Overall
Required:110
PTE
Listening
Required:48
Reading
Required:48
Writing
Required:48
Speaking
Required:48
Overall
Required:53
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a 4-year accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) registration
  • LSAT Score (Valid within 5 years)
  • Official Transcripts
  • Personal Statement (2-3 pages)
  • Professional Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation (up to four accepted)
  • Application Fee ($75)
  • Character & Fitness Disclosures
Specialization Notes

The Juris Doctor (JD) is the primary professional degree. Admission is based on LSAT scores, academic record, and professional accomplishments. Median LSAT for Fall 2025 was 162.