Dr. Randall Schmidt

Professor

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Biography

Randall Schmidt is a Clinical Professor at the University of Chicago Law School, where he has taught since 1991. He specializes in employment discrimination law and has been instrumental in the Mandel Legal Aid Clinic since joining in 1981. Schmidt has extensive experience in litigating discrimination cases at both federal and administrative levels. His academic contributions include various presentations on Illinois employment law and active participation in multiple professional associations, such as the American Bar Association. Schmidt has also contributed significantly to legal education and advocacy, focusing on legislative reforms to improve employment discrimination practices. He holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Illinois and a J.D. from the University of Chicago.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

— Present

University of Chicago Law School • Chicago, IL

Teaching and supervising students in clinical legal education, particularly focused on employment discrimination cases.

Director

— Present

Employment Discrimination Project • Chicago, IL

Overseeing projects related to employment discrimination law in clinic settings.

Senior Clinical Lecturer

— Present

University of Chicago Law School • Chicago, IL

Teaching law students in a clinical setting.

Associate

— Present

Aaron, Schimberg, Hess, Rusnak, Deutsch & Gilbert • Chicago, IL

Practicing commercial litigation at a law firm.

Awards

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Excellence Pro Bono Service

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Legislators Educators Appreciation Award (LEAD)

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Excellence Public Interest Service

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Arthur Kinoy People’s Law Award

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
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy