Dr. Glenn Cohen

Professor

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Biography

Glenn Cohen is the James Attwood Leslie Williams Professor at Harvard Law School, where he also serves as Deputy Dean and Faculty Director of the Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology, and Bioethics. He joined the faculty in 2008 and became a full professor in 2013 at the age of 34, making him the youngest full professor in the school's history. Cohen's research primarily focuses on medical AI, mobile health, health information technologies, reproductive technology, and health policy. He has authored over 300 articles and chapters, and is a recognized leader in his field, contributing to various prestigious journals. Additionally, he has edited and authored numerous books related to health law and bioethics. His distinctive contributions also include creating a free online Harvard X class on Bioethics, attracting over 100,000 students. Cohen has held key roles in various legal and academic committees, and has received the Greenwall Faculty Scholar Award in Bioethics. He leads several research projects, including work on precision medicine and digital health, positioning him at the forefront of addressing the ethical and legal challenges in contemporary health law.

Research Interests

Experience

Appellate Attorney (Honors Program)

— Present

U.S. Department of Justice • Washington, District Columbia, United States

Briefed and argued cases in the Circuit Courts defending the United States' acts of Congress and drafted briefs for the U.S. Supreme Court.

Law Clerk

— Present

U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit •

Awards

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Greenwall Faculty Scholar in Bioethics

Requirements for Harvard Law School

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
J.D. from an ABA-approved U.S. law school or a first law degree (LL.B. or equivalent) from a foreign law school
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • CV/Résumé
  • Personal statements (Parts A and B)
  • At least two recommendations
  • Official transcripts and diplomas
  • Official TOEFL report (if applicable)
  • Application fee ($85)
Specialization Notes

Applied for under 'Department of Law', 'Department of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law', 'Department of Constitutional Law', 'Department of Japanese Legal Studies', and 'Department of Human Rights'.