Dr. Christine Billy

Instructor

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Biography

Christine Mae Billy is an Adjunct Professor at the NYU School of Law where she teaches clinical law and serves as a Law Research Scholar. Her academic interests include urban environmental law, climate change mitigation and resilience, and the policy frameworks that local governments utilize to address environmental issues. In her courses, such as the NYC Law Department Externship and Urban Environmental Law Policy Seminar, she emphasizes the implementation of environmental law in urban settings, focusing on how municipalities can develop and enforce regulations that combat climate threats and promote sustainable practices. Her work also involves exploring the intersections of environmental justice, community engagement, and the legal tools available to local authorities to pursue their environmental objectives. Christine's pedagogical approach integrates real-world legal challenges with theoretical frameworks, preparing her students to effectively navigate the complexities of urban environmental law.

Research Interests

Courses

NYC Law Department Externship Urban Environmental Law Policy Seminar

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.