Dr. David Kamin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

David Kamin is a respected scholar focusing on tax budget policy and law economics. He has served prominent roles in the White House during both the Biden and Obama administrations, including as Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy Director of the National Economic Council, where he played a pivotal role in pandemic response policy. His scholarship covers a breadth of topics, including taxation, corporate taxation, income support, retirement policy, and budget metrics. Kamin earned his BA in Economics and Political Science with highest honors from Swarthmore College in 2002, followed by a JD magna cum laude from New York University School of Law in 2009. He has previously served as director of economic policy for the Biden-Harris transition team and as a special assistant to the president on economic policy under the Obama administration, further solidifying his expertise in the field.

Research Interests

Courses

1L Reading Group: Taxes Economic Policy: Tax, Transfer, Regulation Seminar Income Taxation Legislation Regulatory State

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.