Dr. Daniel Hemel

Professor

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Biography

Daniel Hemel joined New York University School of Law in June 2022. His wide-ranging research explores topics in taxation, intellectual property, administrative law, constitutional law, and nonprofit organizations. He has published more than fifty scholarly articles and essays in law reviews and economics journals, including the Columbia Law Review and the NYU Law Review. His academic work has been cited by the U.S. Supreme Court and various federal appellate courts. Beyond scholarly writing, Hemel has contributed op-eds on tax policy and constitutional law to leading national newspapers. He has testified before Congress and assisted lawmakers in drafting tax legislation. Hemel graduated summa cum laude from Harvard College and earned a Marshall Scholarship to study at the University of Oxford, where he received an M.Phil degree in International Relations. He later obtained his J.D. from Yale Law School, serving as editor-in-chief of the Yale Law Journal. His professional experience includes clerkships and visiting professorships at prestigious institutions, and he has a significant record of academic contributions.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2022-06-01 — Present

New York University School of Law • New York, NY

Teaching various law courses, focusing on tax law and interdisciplinary research.

Visiting Professor

2015-01-01 — 2022-05-31

Harvard, Stanford, and Yale Law Schools • Various

Provided guest lectures and seminars in various law subjects.

Courses

Basic Income Lab Seminar Furman Scholars Seminar Income Taxation Civil Procedure

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.