Jeremy Francis

Jeremy Francis is a Clinical Professor of Law and Writing Specialist at Michigan State University College of Law, where he has taught since 2006. He provides workshops, seminars, and one-on-one coaching to law students across all academic levels, supporting programs including the Michigan State Law Review, Geoffrey Fieger Trial Practice Institute, Alvin L. Storrs Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic, and MSU Immigration Clinic.

His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Critical Studies in the Teaching of English from Michigan State University, an M.A. in Education from the University of Denver, and a B.A. from Colorado State University.

Professor Francis specializes in legal writing pedagogy and student skill development, with research focusing on writing voice formation, technical editing, and early intervention for struggling students. His work bridges theoretical writing frameworks with practical legal education through co-authored textbooks and award-winning scholarship that examines student learning psychology and professional identity development.

His publications demonstrate consistent focus on legal writing mechanics and student support systems, with recent work analyzing communication barriers in academic settings and developmental writing processes in professional education contexts.

• Legal Writing Institute's Deborah Hecht Memorial Writing Contest Award (2010) for "Finding Your Voice While Learning to Dance"
• Legal Writing Institute's Deborah Hecht Memorial Writing Contest Award (2014) for "The Silent Scream: How Soon Can Students Let Us Know They Are Struggling?"

As a writing specialist, Professor Francis mentors students through structured coaching in core writing courses and clinic environments, emphasizing practical skill application. His collaborative work with law review editors and clinical programs creates integrated learning pathways that connect theoretical knowledge with real-world lawyering skills across multiple student cohorts.