Steven Schaus

Steven Schaus serves as Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Michigan Law School, teaching torts, remedies, and private law theory courses while maintaining an active research agenda at the intersection of legal and moral philosophy.

His educational credentials include:

• BA from Brown University
• PhD in Philosophy from the University of Michigan
• JD magna cum laude from Harvard University, where he served as Harvard Law Review articles co-chair

Scholars Schaus investigates fundamental questions about interpersonal moral obligations and how private law institutions like tort law respond to failures in meeting these standards. His work critically examines when legal intervention is warranted, the nature of law itself, and the moral transformations legal institutions can effect. This research bridges theoretical philosophy with practical legal applications, particularly in emotional distress claims and consortium rights.

His recent publications in premier law reviews reveal a consistent focus on moral-legal connections, analyzing how philosophical concepts of wrongdoing translate into tort liability frameworks and remedy structures across diverse contexts.

Key honors include:

• magna cum laude distinction at Harvard Law School
• Fellowship with Harvard's Project on the Foundations of Private Law

Prior to joining Michigan Law, Schaus completed his fellowship at Harvard Law School and maintains membership in the District of Columbia Bar, though specific advising roles or research grants aren't detailed in available materials.