Dr. Christopher Morten

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Christopher Morten is an Associate Professor of Law at NYU School of Law and the founding director of the Science, Health, and Information Clinic. His work focuses on technology, health, and intellectual property law, emphasizing the importance of public access to scientific and technical knowledge. Morten's clinical work aims to democratize healthcare access and to tackle the legal and policy challenges that shape knowledge flow within the economy and society. His scholarship often intersects with his clinical work, exploring how law and policy influence the development and dissemination of new technologies. He has published numerous articles, including a notable piece in the University of Pennsylvania Law Review discussing the limitations of trade secrecy law on federal regulators' communication. Before his tenure at NYU, he served as an Associate Clinical Professor of Law at Columbia Law School and has experience directing the Technology Law and Policy Clinic. Morten's academic journey includes a JD from New York University School of Law, and advanced degrees in organic chemistry, showcasing his interdisciplinary expertise.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2025-01-01 — Present

NYU School of Law • New York, NY

Teaching and conducting research in technology, health, and intellectual property law.

Associate Clinical Professor

2021-01-01 — 2025-01-01

Columbia Law School • New York, NY

Oversaw the Technology Law and Policy Clinic.

Deputy Director

— Present

Technology Law and Policy Clinic, NYU Law • New York, NY

Directed clinic activities and assisted students in legal representation.

Courses

Advanced Science, Health Information Clinic Advanced Science, Health Information Clinic Seminar Science, Health Information Clinic Science, Health Information Clinic 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.