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James A. Croft is an Associate Professor at the Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies, St. John's University. He serves as Director of the Legal Studies Program on the Queens Campus and teaches courses in Legal Research, Writing, and Introduction to Legal Studies. Prior to academia, he practiced corporate restructuring and bankruptcy law at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Croft graduated magna cum laude from St. John’s University School of Law, where he edited the St. John’s Law Review.
His research focuses on undergraduate legal education and corporate bankruptcy/restructuring. He emphasizes practical skills like legal analysis and writing in his teaching, reflecting his dual background in law practice and military service. Croft’s academic contributions bridge theoretical legal frameworks with real-world corporate legal challenges.
No academic awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided text. However, his role as program director and his prior legal experience underscore his professional standing. Courses taught include LES 1100 (Intro to Legal Studies) and LES 1101 (Legal Research & Writing I).
