Dr. Gretta Walters

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Biography

Gretta Lee Walters is an Adjunct Professor at New York University School of Law and Counsel at Chaffetz Lindsey LLP. She specializes in International Arbitration and the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG). The CISG course that she teaches is designed to familiarize students with the fundamental concepts of International Commercial Arbitration, offering both theoretical insights and practical, experiential training in effective legal writing. In her classes, students engage in drafting arbitration agreements, understanding the appointment and challenge of arbitrators, navigating preliminary evidentiary hearings, and comprehending the award stage of arbitration processes. The course emphasizes written advocacy and requires students to draft memoranda based on fictional client scenarios offered in the prestigious Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot competition. Through collaborative learning, students refine their legal analysis, research capabilities, and problem-solving skills, ultimately preparing them for success in the field of international commercial law.

Research Interests

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.