Dr. Scott Michelman

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Scott Michelman is a lecturer at Harvard Law School, where he teaches courses on civil rights and civil liberties. He has substantial litigation experience, having argued before the United States Supreme Court and various regional federal courts. Mr. Michelman is also known for his media presence, providing commentary on legal issues across national media platforms, including NPR, CNN, and the Wall Street Journal. He has taught as adjunct faculty at several leading law schools, including American University Washington College of Law and Santa Clara Law School, and has guest-lectured at institutions such as Yale Law School and Georgetown University Law Center. He authored the textbook 'Civil Rights Enforcement', praised by notable legal figures for its educational value. His legal scholarship covers significant topics, including qualified immunity and federal sentencing guidelines, with articles published in peer-reviewed law journals. A magna cum laude graduate from Harvard Law School, he has also earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Duke University, reflecting his strong academic background in law and public policy.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

Harvard Law School • Cambridge, MA

Teaching courses on civil rights and civil liberties.

Adjunct Faculty

— Present

American University Washington College of Law •

Taught courses related to civil rights.

Adjunct Faculty

— Present

Santa Clara Law School •

Taught courses related to civil rights.

Clinical Teaching Fellow

— Present

Seton Hall Law School •

Worked in the Civil Rights and Constitutional Litigation Clinic.

Clerk

— Present

United States Court of Appeals Ninth Circuit •

Clerked for Honorable Betty B. Fletcher.

Courses

Civil Rights Litigation, Spring 2026

Requirements for Harvard Law School

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
J.D. from an ABA-approved U.S. law school or a first law degree (LL.B. or equivalent) from a foreign law school
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • CV/Résumé
  • Personal statements (Parts A and B)
  • At least two recommendations
  • Official transcripts and diplomas
  • Official TOEFL report (if applicable)
  • Application fee ($85)
Specialization Notes

Applied for under 'Department of Law', 'Department of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law', 'Department of Constitutional Law', 'Department of Japanese Legal Studies', and 'Department of Human Rights'.