Dr. Daniel Harawa

Professor

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Biography

Daniel Harawa is a professor at New York University School of Law and serves as the Director of the Federal Appellate Clinic. His work focuses on racial justice within the criminal legal system, and he is recognized as an award-winning teacher and legal scholar. His scholarship includes forthcoming articles in prestigious legal journals such as Harvard Law Review and Yale Law Journal Forum, addressing issues in criminal law and procedure. Harawa frequently provides commentary on criminal justice and civil rights issues in popular media outlets including The Washington Post and Politico. Prior to his role at NYU, he was an Associate Professor of Law at Washington University in St. Louis and directed its Appellate Clinic. He has also worked as an Assistant Counsel at the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund and as an Appellate Staff Attorney for the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia. Harawa began his legal career clerking for the Honorable Roger L. Gregory of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

New York University School of Law • New York

Teach courses in criminal law and procedure, focusing on racial justice and evidence.

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — 2022-12-31

Washington University in St. Louis • St. Louis

Directed the Appellate Clinic and taught law courses.

Assistant Counsel

2014-01-01 — 2017-12-31

NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund • Washington, D.C.

Worked on criminal justice reform and civil rights litigation.

Appellate Staff Attorney

2012-01-01 — 2014-12-31

Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia • Washington, D.C.

Defended clients in appellate cases.

Clerk

2011-01-01 — 2011-12-31

United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit • Richmond, VA

Clerked for Honorable Roger L. Gregory.

Awards

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John Hope Franklin Prize

2025-01-01
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Derrick Bell Award

2023-01-01

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.