Dr. Clayton Gillette

Professor

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Biography

Clayton Gillette is the Max E. Greenberg Professor at NYU School of Law, specializing in contract law, commercial law, and local government law. His scholarly interests focus on issues such as local redistribution, contract design, long-term contracts, and the political economy of international sales law. He has served as the Director of the Marron Institute of Urban Management at NYU, where he has supervised students engaged in developing governance structures aimed at enhancing fiscal stability. Before joining NYU in 2000, Gillette was the Perre Bowen Professor of Law at the University of Virginia School of Law. He earned his JD from the University of Michigan and a BA from Amherst College. Additionally, he has served as an Office Emergency Manager for the City of Detroit, providing consultancy on litigation and arbitration regarding complex financial contracts and municipal bonds.

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.