Dr. Andrew Koppelman

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Biography

Andrew Koppelman is the John Paul Stevens Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, with a courtesy appointment in the Department of Political Science and Philosophy. He has received numerous awards for his research excellence, including the Walder Award from Northwestern University and the Edward S. Corwin Prize from the American Political Science Association. His scholarship primarily focuses on the intersection of law and political philosophy. Koppelman has authored over 100 scholarly articles and eight books, including 'The Burning House: Libertarian Philosophy Corrupted by a Delusion of Greed.' He contributes a regular column to The Hill and more of his work can be found at his personal website. His areas of expertise include conflicts of law, constitutional law, and religion. He has held various academic positions including visiting assistant professor at the University of Texas at Austin and assistant professor of politics at Princeton University.

Research Interests

Experience

Visiting Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Assistant Professor of Politics

— Present

Princeton University • Princeton, NJ

Fellow

— Present

Harvard University Program on Ethics and Professions •

Law Clerk

— Present

Chief Justice Ellen Peters, Connecticut Supreme Court • Hartford, CT

Professional Staff Member

— Present

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, Subcommittee on Consumer •

Specializing in product liability reform.

Awards

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Walder Award for Research Excellence

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Hart-Dworkin Award

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Edward S. Corwin Prize

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.