Dr. Adrian Vermeule

Professor

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Biography

Adrian Vermeule is the Ralph S. Tyler, Jr. Professor of Constitutional Law at Harvard Law School. With a prolific output, he is the author or co-author of nine books, including 'Law’s Abnegation' and 'Law’s Empire Administrative State' (2016), 'Constitution Risk' (2014), and 'System Constitution' (2012). His research centers on administrative law and the administrative state, emphasizing institutional design and constitutional theory. Vermeule's distinguished academic career began with his education at Harvard College, where he graduated in 1990, followed by his Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School in 1993. He resides in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and has been recognized for his contributions to the field, having been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2012.

Research Interests

Administrative Law Constitutional Theory Legislation National Security Law

Courses

Administrative Law, Spring 2026 Advanced Issues in Administrative Law Theory, Spring 2026 Rediscovering Legal Process, Spring 2026

Requirements for Harvard Law School

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
J.D. from an ABA-approved U.S. law school or a first law degree (LL.B. or equivalent) from a foreign law school
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • CV/Résumé
  • Personal statements (Parts A and B)
  • At least two recommendations
  • Official transcripts and diplomas
  • Official TOEFL report (if applicable)
  • Application fee ($85)
Specialization Notes

Applied for under 'Department of Law', 'Department of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law', 'Department of Constitutional Law', 'Department of Japanese Legal Studies', and 'Department of Human Rights'.