Tigran W. Eldred
Senior Lecturer
BA, Georgetown University
JD, Fordham Law School
Biography
Tigran Eldred is a Senior Lecturer in the Academic Enrichment Program. Previously, he taught in various settings, including most recently as a Professor at New England Law Boston, where he taught Criminal Law and Procedure, Evidence, and Legal Ethics, among other courses. He also served as a Clinical Professor at Hofstra Law School and at Lewis & Clark Law School, and as an Acting Assistant Professor in the Lawyering Program at New York University Law School. His scholarship focuses on the regulation of lawyers, with emphasis on the behavioral aspects of decision-making. His co-authored book, Beyond the Rules: Behavioral Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility, was published in 2021. Prior to teaching, he worked as a public defender at the Legal Aid Society in New York City, as a human rights advocate at the Lawyers Committee for Human Rights, and as a civil rights lawyer. He earned his JD from Fordham Law School and BA from Georgetown University.
- Profile Types
- Academic Enrichment Office, Faculty, Lecturers & Adjunct Professors, and Part-Time Faculty
- Areas of Interest
- Legal Ethics
Activities & Engagements
No upcoming activities or engagements.
Courses
Bar Exam Skills: LAW JD 608
Students in this course will learn and practice a specific set of skills and test-taking strategies with the goal of enhancing a student's ability to prepare for the July bar exam. It will introduce students to the content of the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) and its three forms of questions, multiple choice, essay and performance test. The subject matter will be drawn from some of the most highly tested topics on the UBE, including criminal law, constitutional law and torts. The materials for this course are provided by Themis Bar Review. This course is for students who want an early start on their bar exam preparation or are particularly concerned about not passing the bar exam. This course is not a replacement for a commercial bar review program. The course consists of weekly in-person classes, assignments outside of class and a final exam. Course enrollment is limited to two sections, 25 students per section. Prerequisites: This class is restricted to graduating third-year JD students. GRADING NOTICE: This course will not offer the CR/NC/H option.
SPRG 2025: LAW JD 608 A1 , Jan 13th to Apr 23rd 2025| Days | Start | End | Credits | Instructors | Bldg | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | 10:40 am | 12:40 pm | 2 | Lisa Freudenheim |
| Days | Start | End | Credits | Instructors | Bldg | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | 2:10 pm | 4:10 pm | 2 | Lisa Freudenheim |
| Days | Start | End | Credits | Instructors | Bldg | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 2:10 pm | 4:10 pm | 2 | Tigran W. Eldred |