Robert E. Downey

Robert E. Downey serves as a Senior Lecturer in Law at Indiana University's Maurer School of Law in Bloomington, where he teaches core legal writing courses and directs both private practice and public interest externship programs. His position centers on developing students' practical legal skills through structured experiential learning.

His academic credentials include:

• Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, cum laude, Boston University (1989)
• Master of Arts in History and Philosophy of Science, Indiana University (1995)
• Doctor of Jurisprudence, magna cum laude, Indiana University Maurer School of Law (2006)

Professor Downey's professional focus emphasizes legal pedagogy, particularly in research methodology and writing techniques essential for litigation practice. His teaching integrates real-world litigation experience from complex commercial, securities, and patent cases to prepare students for courtroom and transactional environments. The externship programs he directs provide supervised practical experience in law firms, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations.

He actively mentors students through the Private Practice and Public Interest Externship Programs, guiding professional development and ethical practice in diverse legal settings. His background as a clerk for federal and state judges informs his approach to experiential education.

No scientific awards or major research fellowships are documented in available sources.