Jodi L. Collova

Jodi L. Collova is a Professor of Legal Writing and Director of LL.M. Legal Writing at Berkeley Law, University of California, Berkeley. She leads the legal writing faculty for foreign-trained LL.M. students, teaching courses including Fundamentals of U.S. Law, LL.M. Legal Research and Writing, LL.M. Advanced Legal Writing, and the LL.M. Capstone Writing Workshop.

Education

• J.D., University of Minnesota Law School (2008)
• M.L.I.S., San Jose State University (2013)
• B.A., Carleton College (2000)

Research Focus

Her academic interests center on legal pedagogy for international students, specializing in U.S. legal writing conventions, common law analysis, and cross-jurisdictional legal education. She develops curricula to bridge gaps between civil and common law systems.

Professional Affiliations

• State Bar of California
• Legal Writing Institute
• Association of Legal Writing Directors