Dr. Gillian Metzger

Professor

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Biography

Gillian Metzger is the Harlan Fiske Stone Professor at Columbia Law School, with a focus on constitutional law, administrative law, and federal courts. Her scholarship primarily explores the intersections of constitutional law with the administrative state and issues of federalism and privatization. She recently served in the Department of Justice as Acting Assistant Attorney General and Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Office of Legal Counsel. Metzger's recent publications address constitutional challenges to the administrative state and the role of administrative agencies in contemporary governance. An esteemed member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, she has received multiple awards for her teaching and mentorship. In addition to her academic roles, she co-authored the latest edition of Gellhorn & Byse's Administrative Law and played a pivotal role in establishing the Center for Constitutional Governance at Columbia Law School, serving as its faculty director. Metzger has also contributed to significant amicus briefs in major Supreme Court cases.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

Columbia Law School • New York, NY

Teaching constitutional law and related subjects while engaging in significant scholarship and administrative roles.

Acting Assistant Attorney General

2023-08-01 — 2024-06-30

Department of Justice •

Oversaw legal counsel and advised on constitutional matters.

Vice Dean

— Present

Columbia Law School •

Managed intellectual life and curriculum within the law school.

Awards

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Elected member

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Columbia University Faculty Mentoring Award

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American Bar Association Administrative Law Section Annual Scholarship Award

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Willis L.M. Reese Prize for Excellence in Teaching

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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  • Personal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV or Resume
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Department of Anthropology (GSAS)