Dr. Christopher Horn

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Biography

Christopher B. Horn is an Adjunct Professor at New York University School of Law and currently serves as Counsel at Mayer Brown LLP. He specializes in the field of law pertaining to financial assets, focusing particularly on the securitization process. In his academic role, he teaches courses that provide an in-depth understanding of securitization, covering legal principles found in bankruptcy, securities, secured transactions, banking regulation, tax, and real estate. The course also addresses the economic and business principles that underpin securitization, with a focus on current developments and the adoption of new rules. His professional background includes significant experience in structured finance and an understanding of the legal complexities that arise in this area, particularly following the financial crisis of 2008/2009, which highlighted the importance of securitization in financial markets. Horn obtained his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Illinois College of Law in 1996.

Research Interests

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.