Dr. Curtis Bradley

Professor

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Biography

Curtis Bradley is the Allen M. Singer Distinguished Service Professor at the University of Chicago Law School, where he specializes in foreign relations law, international law, and federal court jurisdiction. His prolific writing includes numerous articles, and he has authored and edited several significant works, including the forthcoming 'Historical Gloss Foreign Affairs: Constitutional Authority in Practice' (2024) and the 'International Law Legal System' (3rd ed. 2020). He is a co-author of various casebooks, contributing to legal education with titles such as 'Foreign Relations Law: Cases and Materials' (8th ed. 2024). Bradley's distinguished career includes clerking for Justice Byron R. White on the U.S. Supreme Court and serving as a Counselor on International Law in the U.S. Department of State. He has held various academic appointments, including visiting professorships and leadership roles at Duke Law School, where he co-directed the Center for International and Comparative Law. He has also served as a Reporter for the American Law Institute's Restatement (Fourth) on Foreign Relations Law of the United States, shaping contemporary understanding and application of these complex legal areas.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2021-06-01 — Present

University of Chicago Law School • Chicago, IL

Full-time faculty member specializing in foreign relations and international law.

Counselor on International Law

2004-01-01 — 2004-12-31

U.S. Department of State •

Provided legal advice on international law matters.

Associate

1991-10-01 — 1995-06-01

Covington & Burling • Washington, D.C.

Worked in the legal department focusing on various legal cases.

Law Clerk

1990-07-01 — 1991-06-30

United States Supreme Court •

Clerked for Justice Byron R. White.

Law Clerk

1988-07-01 — 1989-06-30

U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit •

Clerked for Judge David M. Ebel.

Awards

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Teaching Award

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Robert E. Dalton Award

2016-01-01
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Andrew Carnegie Fellowship

2016-01-01

Requirements for University of Chicago Law School

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
A first degree in law (JD, LLB, or equivalent) from a law school outside the United States
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Two to four letters of recommendation
  • Personal statement
  • Resume/CV
  • LSAC LLM Credential Assembly Service (CAS) report
Specialization Notes

The LLM program is designed for lawyers trained outside the United States to gain an understanding of the American legal system.