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Stephanie Caparelli is an Assistant Professor of Politics at Lake Forest College, serving as Chair of Legal Studies and advisor for the Pre-Law program. She is affiliated with the Department of Politics and International Relations and can be reached via email at caparelli@lakeforest.edu or extension 8477355145.
Her educational background includes a BA in Politics and Communication from Lake Forest College (summa cum laude, 2004), a JD from Chicago-Kent College of Law, and specialized training at the National Criminal Defense College’s Trial Practice Institute at Mercer Law School. She has also presented invited talks on topics like false confessions, interrogations, and police reform.
Research and teaching interests focus on criminal law, trial advocacy, and the political dimensions of legal systems. She teaches courses such as:
- Criminal Law and Forensic Medicine
- Rhetoric of Law
- Civil Liberties
- Police Reform in Public Policy and Law
- Race and Criminal Justice
Caparelli has earned notable awards, including:
- Moot Court Honor Society semifinalist (Minnesota, 2006)
- Finalist in the Charles Evans Hughes Oral Argument Competition
- Best Advocate in Intensive Trial Advocacy (2006)
- Kent Justice Foundation Fellowship
- Phi Beta Kappa induction (2004)
In advising and institutional roles, she mentors pre-law students and supports initiatives like the Mojekwu Fund and 2024 Presidential Election Programming. No specific grants or funded research are listed, but her work includes curriculum development and collaboration with local/national legal organizations. She has engaged in interdisciplinary dialogues through platforms such as the Glassman Symposium and Chicago Humanities Festival.
