Dr. Amy Adler

Professor

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Biography

Amy Adler is a prominent legal scholar and Emily Kempin Professor of Law at New York University School of Law, where she specializes in Art Law, Free Speech Law, Copyright Law, Intellectual Property Law, and Feminist Jurisprudence. Her academic work addresses the persistent conflicts between legal frameworks and cultural artistic expression, particularly issues related to fair use, moral rights, online norms, and the authenticity of art in a market flooded with reproductions. Recent publications focus on the evolving role of copyright law within contemporary culture, exploring the dynamics between art and free speech. Taught courses include Art Law, where students examine the intricate relationship between visual expression and legal constraints, and Constitutional Law, focusing on major free speech cases. Adler's accolades include graduating summa cum laude from Yale University and serving as a senior editor for the Yale Law Journal, further solidifying her expertise in the field. She clerked for Judge John M. Walker Jr. in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, contributing to her distinguished legal background.

Research Interests

Courses

Art Law Free Speech Law

Requirements for New York University School of Law

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:7.5
Reading
Required:7.5
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
First degree in law (JD or LLB) from an ABA-approved school or a foreign equivalent.
Application Checklist
  • Online application via LSAC
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  • Official Transcripts
  • Class Rank Statement
  • Recommendation Letter(s)
  • English Proficiency Test Score (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

The Master of Laws (LLM) is a general degree. Applicants from the 'Department of Law' typically enroll in the general LLM or one of the specialized LLM programs.