Dr. Ronald Allen

Professor

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Biography

Professor Ronald J. Allen, the John Henry Wigmore Professor of Law at Northwestern University, is an internationally recognized expert in the fields of evidence, criminal procedure, and constitutional law. He has published seven books and over 100 articles in major law reviews and has been quoted by national news outlets and appeared regularly in national broadcast media concerning constitutional law and criminal justice issues. Professor Allen has been involved in legal reform proposals in China and has worked with the Tanzanian Government on evidence law reforms. He began his academic career at the State University of New York and has held positions at the University of Iowa and Duke University prior to his current role at Northwestern. His lectures span major universities worldwide, including Columbia, Cornell, and Oxford, and he has been a visiting scholar at the University of Adelaide. He is a member of the American Law Institute and has served in various roles with the American Bar Association and the Illinois Supreme Court.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Law

— Present

Northwestern University • Chicago, IL

John Henry Wigmore Professor of Law, specializing in evidence, criminal procedure, and constitutional law.

Professor of Law

— Present

Duke University •

Held a professorship focusing on law.

Professor of Law

— Present

University of Iowa •

Taught various law courses.

Assistant Professor of Law

— Present

State University of New York at Buffalo •

Started academic career teaching law.

Requirements for Northwestern Pritzker School of Law

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.76
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Application Checklist
  • LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) Report
  • Personal Statement
  • One or more letters of recommendation (professional preferred)
  • Resume
  • Optional Online Video Interview
Specialization Notes

The Department of Law (JD program) accepts both LSAT and GRE scores. The JD is a full-time three-year program.