Jaclyn Belczyk

Jaclyn Belczyk is a Professor of Practice and Executive Director of JURIST at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. She oversees JURIST, a law school-based legal news and research service staffed by law students, which provides real-time coverage of legal developments. She teaches in the Master of Studies in Law program and holds multiple degrees from the University of Pittsburgh, including a JD, MPPM, BA in Anthropology and Philosophy, and a Certificate in Latin American Studies.

Education:

• MPPM, University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public and International Affairs
• J.D., University of Pittsburgh School of Law
• B.A. in Anthropology and Philosophy, University of Pittsburgh

Her research interests span legal education, public policy analysis, and interdisciplinary approaches to law, informed by her background in anthropology and philosophy. She is actively involved in public interest initiatives and serves on the board of the Allegheny County Bar Foundation.

Awards:

• 2012 Distinguished Public Interest Professor

As Executive Director of JURIST, she leads a team of students and professionals dedicated to advancing legal journalism and public legal education. She balances academic teaching with operational leadership in legal media and community engagement.