Christopher Mathis

Throughout his career, Christopher's research and scholarly work has been recognized by prominent organizations such as the American Bar Foundation and the Association for the Study of Higher Education. His scholarship explores critical race theory, access and equity within higher education, and the philosophical assumptions within legal education. More pointedly, he studies the framework and incentive structures within higher education’s environments to identify factors contributing to inequality in our nation’s colleges and universities. His research on these topics spans several legal topics, including constitutional and tort law, education law and policy, and ethics. He primarily uses an empirical design incorporating critical lenses, statistical analysis, and qualitative methodologies. 

Christopher’s work has been published or is forthcoming in several law review and peer-review journals. His most recent work has appeared in the Washington and Lee Law Review, the University of Colorado Law Review, the Journal of College Student Development, and Education Sciences, among other outlets. Before joining Maryland Carey Law, Christopher taught at the University of Iowa College of Law through its Iowa Law Faculty Fellowship and at the University of Virginia. He teaches in the areas of tort: administrative law, education law, including higher education, and race and the law.

As a coach, Christopher is driven by his passion for leveling the playing field in the legal education sphere. He believes that every potential law student deserves access to quality guidance and coaching, regardless of their background. With years of experience in the field, Christopher has a deep understanding of the law school admissions process and is committed to breaking it down into manageable steps for students.

Christopher excels at helping students identify their strengths and areas for improvement. He believes that with the right guidance, every student can present their best selves to their desired law schools. Christopher’s approach to coaching is grounded in his belief in every student's potential, and he is excited to help Juris students realize their dreams of a legal career. Students he has coached have been accepted at several top-tier schools, including the University of Virginia, Columbia University, and New York University.

In his free time, Christopher loves to play tennis and the piano.