Robert Craig

Robert Craig is a Visiting Professor and Visiting Scholar in Residence at the University of Arkansas School of Law. He holds a JD from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, an MA from Arizona State University, and a BA from the University of Arizona. Prior to his academic roles, he served as a clerk for Judge Andy Hurwitz (9th Circuit) and Judge James Soto (Arizona District Court), followed by advocacy work with Abolish Private Prisons (APP) as Associate Director. His research focuses on constitutional law, criminal justice reform, and moral imperatives in legal policy.

• Education:
• JD, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
• MA, Arizona State University
• BA, University of Arizona

His publications include works on private prison abolition and post-Dobbs legal frameworks. Craig has taught constitutional law and advocates for underserved communities, informed by his prior experience as a fifth-grade teacher with Teach For America and roles in Philadelphia’s School District General Counsel Office and the Civil Practice Clinic.

Awards: None explicitly listed.

Advising & Grants: No formal academic advisees or grants mentioned, but his advocacy work with APP represents significant professional collaboration.

Labs/Teams: Active with Abolish Private Prisons, contributing to policy and legal reform initiatives.