Dr. George Fletcher

Professor

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Biography

George P. Fletcher is a prominent scholar in the field of jurisprudence and has been a member of the Columbia Law School faculty since 1983. His research areas include criminal justice, criminal law, comparative law, torts, and international criminal law. Fletcher has published over 150 law review articles and written 20 books, such as 'Tort Liability for Human Rights Abuses' and 'Defending Humanity: Force Justified'. Notably, he contributed to the Supreme Court amicus brief in the case Hamdan v. Rumsfeld. His scholarly writing is well-regarded and often cited in discussions of international criminal law. In addition to his academic work, he is fluent in seven foreign languages and has lectured and conducted media interviews in various languages. He has received numerous awards for his work, including the Silvio Sandano International Award in Human Rights and is an associate of the Hartman Center in Jerusalem and the Max Planck Institute in Freiburg, Germany.

Research Interests

Experience

Cardozo Professor

1983-01-01 — Present

Columbia Law School • New York, NY

Teaches courses exploring jurisprudence, crime, and victims' rights.

Requirements for Columbia University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
Application Checklist
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  • Three letters of recommendation
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  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Department of Anthropology (GSAS)