Dr. Benedict Kingsbury

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Biography

Benedict Kingsbury is the Murry Ida Becker Professor of Law at New York University School of Law and serves as the Vice Dean for Global Programs. He holds the position of Director at the Institute for International Law and Justice and has been a Faculty Director of the Guarini Institute for Global Legal Studies. His research spans international law, infrastructure regulation, global data law, and the governance of mega-regional agreements such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Belt and Road Initiative. Kingsbury's expert knowledge in legal theory, political theory, and history informs his pedagogical and scholarly pursuits. He has delivered prestigious lectures, such as the Lauterpacht Lectures at Cambridge, focusing on the future of international law and its application to pressing contemporary issues like space law and artificial intelligence. Over his career, he has made significant contributions to the development of global administrative law and has authored numerous works on topics like indigenous peoples' rights and investor-state arbitration. His academic journey began with first-class honors at the University of Canterbury and progressed through advanced studies at Balliol College, Oxford, culminating in a DPhil in Law. Kingsbury has taught at notable institutions worldwide, including Oxford, Duke University, Harvard Law School, and the University of Tokyo.

Research Interests

Awards

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Honorary Doctorate in Law

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Francis Deak Prize

Courses

Advanced International Law International Law Seminar

Requirements for New York University

Doctorate Program
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Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
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Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.