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Alison Julien is a Professor at Marquette University Law School, where she teaches Legal Analysis, Writing & Research 1 and 2, and Advanced Legal Writing: AI. She joined the faculty in 2001 after practicing special education law and civil litigation. Her expertise spans legal writing, civil litigation, dispute resolution, and special education law, with a strong focus on pedagogical innovation in legal education.
Her research interests center on improving legal writing instruction through effective feedback, cost-efficient research methods, and the integration of visual aids in the classroom. She advocates for professionalism and attention to detail in student writing, emphasizing the importance of small but impactful practices in legal training.
The trends in her publications and presentations reveal a sustained commitment to advancing legal pedagogy, particularly in first-year legal research and writing courses. Her work emphasizes context-based learning, affordability in legal research, and the development of professional identity among law students.
- Member, Association of Legal Writing Directors
- Member, Legal Writing Institute
- Board of Directors, Legal Writing Institute (2010–2018)
- Secretary, Legal Writing Institute (2010–2012)
Professor Julien has been an active contributor to national legal education conferences, where she has co-presented and moderated discussions on feedback techniques, research pedagogy, and professionalism. She has no recorded grants mentioned, but her service and scholarly output reflect deep engagement with legal education reform. She previously clerked for the Honorable Justin M. Johnson of the Superior Court of Pennsylvania and is admitted to the Wisconsin and Pennsylvania bars.
She is involved in faculty workshops and regional legal writing consortia, contributing to the development of teaching practices across law schools. Her work continues to influence how legal writing is taught, with an emphasis on practical, ethical, and accessible legal education.
