Dr. Devon Carbado

Professor

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Biography

Devon Carbado is the Elihu Root Professor of Law at NYU School of Law. He has an extensive academic background, earning a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Juris Doctorate from Harvard Law School. His research and teaching focus on Constitutional Law, Constitutional Criminal Procedure, and Race Law. His work has been published in several prestigious law reviews, including the California Law Review and Harvard Law Review. Carbado has authored or edited multiple influential books such as 'Black Lives, Police Power, Fourth Amendment,' and 'Acting White? Rethinking Race in 'Post Racial' America.' He has received numerous accolades including the Lambda Literary Award and the Derrick Bell Award for making extraordinary contributions to legal education and social justice. Before his tenure at NYU, he was a professor at UCLA School of Law, where he was awarded Professor of the Year and received the Law School's Rutter Award for Excellence in Teaching. Carbado has held various administrative roles and served as a board member for the African American Policy Forum. He is currently involved in initiatives aimed at advancing racial equity.

Research Interests

Courses

Criminal Procedure: Fourth and Fifth Amendments

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.