Dr. Maya Bennett holds a Juris Doctor (JD) and a PhD in Law & Legal Studies, specializing in criminal justice policy and international law.
Dr. Maya Bennett is a United States-based scholar-practitioner in Law and Legal Studies, holding a JD and PhD with a focus on criminal justice policy and international law. Her research traverses criminal procedure, comparative law, and human rights, informing rigorous writing and persuasive argumentation. She has mentored hundreds of graduate and undergraduate writers, guiding them toward coherent theses, robust literature reviews, and well-structured arguments that meet high academic integrity standards. Her approach blends theoretical insight with practical applications, ensuring clarity, conciseness, and precise citation across diverse formats and audiences.
Her mentorship emphasizes critical reasoning and ethical scholarly practice aligned with expectations. She tailors feedback for coursework, helping students craft clear introductions, coherent arguments, and strong conclusions. With outlining, annotated bibliographies, and targeted revision plans, she supports learners in producing papers that endure professor and peer scrutiny, while fostering independence and confidence in navigating complex legal texts, case opinions, and statutes.
