Dr. Steven Schaus

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Steven Schaus is an Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan Law School, where he teaches and writes about tort law, remedies, and moral legal philosophy. His research explores interpersonal morality and the private law institutions such as torts, focusing on how moral standards influence legal frameworks. Schaus has a rich academic background with a Bachelor of Arts from Brown University and a PhD in philosophy from the University of Michigan, as well as a Juris Doctor degree, magna cum laude, from Harvard University, where he was a co-chair of the Harvard Law Review. Before joining the Michigan Law faculty, he was a fellow at the Project on Foundations of Private Law at Harvard Law School. He is also a member of the District of Columbia Bar. Schaus's notable recent courses include the Assistant Seminar on Remedies and Topics in Private Law Theory, and his scholarship addresses complex issues related to moral wrongs and emotional distress liability.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Michigan Law School • Ann Arbor, MI

Teaches and engages in research concerning tort law and moral legal philosophy.

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.