Dr. David Vitale

Associate Professor

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Biography

David Vitale is an Associate Professor at the University of Warwick's School of Law, specializing in Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, and Social Economic Rights. He serves as the Co-Director of the Centre for Constitutions and Context, where he focuses on the intersection of law and public trust in government. His research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to the study of law, drawing on psychology and multiple global jurisdictions. Vitale’s publications include contributions to leading journals such as the Cambridge Law Journal and the Oxford Journal of Legal Studies, and his forthcoming book, 'Trust, Courts and Social Rights: A Trust-Based Framework for Social Rights Enforcement,' will be published by Cambridge University Press in 2024. His current projects include a £750,000 multi-institution research initiative funded by various research councils, investigating the reconciliation of deliberative democracy and constitutional democracy. With a robust academic background, including a PhD from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and extensive international work experience, he is a recognized figure in the field of law.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

University of Warwick • Coventry, United Kingdom

Teaching and research in constitutional and administrative law.

Postdoctoral Researcher

— Present

Minerva Center for the Rule of Law in Extreme Conditions • Haifa, Israel

Research on rule of law in challenging conditions.

Judicial Clerk

— Present

Ontario Supreme Court • Toronto, Canada

Clerked for justices of the court.

Researcher

— Present

Center for Constitutional Transitions, NYU Law • New York, USA

Conducted research on constitutional transitions.

Requirements for University of Warwick

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.1
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:92
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:62
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Official transcripts
  • Degree certificate
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency evidence
Specialization Notes

Includes General, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Biomedical, and Manufacturing Engineering. Most programs fall under English Band A.