Dr. Anthea Roberts

Professor

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Biography

Anthea Roberts is a Professor at the Harvard Law School and the Australian National University (ANU), specializing in international law and its intersection with trade, investment, and geopolitical change in global governance. She serves as the Director of the ANU Centre for International Governance and Justice and chairs the ANU Working Group on Geoeconomics. As an interdisciplinary researcher, she focuses on innovative thinking in complex and evolving global systems. Previously, Anthea taught at prestigious institutions including the London School of Economics and Columbia Law School. Her significant contributions to the field have been recognized by her selection as one of the world’s leading international law scholars by the League of Scholars. Her notable works include 'Six Faces of Globalization' (2021) and 'International Law International?' (2017), the latter of which received numerous accolades, including the American Society of International Law’s Book Prize. Anthea is currently engaged in projects exploring complexity, risk, and resilience in law and governance.

Research Interests

Courses

Economic Security Technology Global Governance

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'.