About Me

Name

Nadia Sussman

Prior Education

University of Auckland (LLB (Hons) and BA, 2020)

Before Ann Arbor

I lived in Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa / Auckland, New Zealand.

Before My LLM Year

I was a legal researcher and tutor at University of Auckland Law School.

What Sets Me Apart

My accent—the Kiwi twang has been a bit discombobulating for some of my peers!

My Time at Michigan Law

What Surprised Me Most About Michigan Law

The school pride. I’ve never seen so much school spirit merchandise or enthusiasm for football before!

What Makes Michigan Law Special

Extensive resources from the Law Library and individualized care from the Center for International and Comparative Law and the Office of Student Life. Professors are generous with their time and are great teachers. The academic community is vibrant with Student Scholarship Research Roundtables, workshops with visiting scholars, and lunchtime sessions organized by affinity groups.

The Most Difficult Thing About the LLM Year

Being so far away from home.

My Favorite Classes

Introduction to Constitutional Law and American Legal Process with Professor Halberstam, Evidence with Professor Niehoff, Entertainment Law with Professor Kornfield, and Dialogue Across Difference with Professor Appleberry.

Extracurricular Activities

International House Ann Arbor Running Club

Fun Stuff

When I’m Not Studying

I’m listening to podcasts and audiobooks, running, or creating art.

Favorite Food From Home

Feijoas

Favorite Food in the United States

Nigari tofu