Dr. Virginia Kendall

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Biography

Judge Virginia M. Kendall serves as a lecturer at the University of Chicago Law School and other institutions, focusing on subjects such as human trafficking, supply chain law, and public corruption. Appointed to the federal bench in January 2006, she has authored significant works including 'Child Exploitation Trafficking: Examining Global Enforcement Supply Chain Challenges U.S. Responses' and has contributed numerous articles on international human rights and ethics. Kendall is recognized for her extensive domestic and international lecturing, training judges across various continents and creating training modules to combat human trafficking. A member of the American Law Institute, she has also served on key judicial committees and panels, engaging in discussions around patent litigation and judicial ethics. Before her judicial career, she was a federal prosecutor involved in high-stakes cases of public corruption and child exploitation. Kendall holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts from Northwestern University, as well as a Juris Doctor from Loyola University School of Law.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

University of Chicago Law School • Chicago, IL

Lecturing on human trafficking, supply chain law, and public corruption.

Judge

2006-01-01 — Present

United States District Court • N/A

Serving as a federal judge since January 2006.

Federal Prosecutor

— Present

U.S. Attorney's Office • Chicago, IL

Handled cases in the Public Corruption Unit and was the Child Exploitation Coordinator.

Awards

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Distinguished Judicial Service Award

Requirements for University of Chicago Law School

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
A first degree in law (JD, LLB, or equivalent) from a law school outside the United States
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Two to four letters of recommendation
  • Personal statement
  • Resume/CV
  • LSAC LLM Credential Assembly Service (CAS) report
Specialization Notes

The LLM program is designed for lawyers trained outside the United States to gain an understanding of the American legal system.