Dr. Guy Uriel Charles

Professor

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Biography

Guy-Uriel Charles is the Charles J. Ogletree Jr. Professor of Law at Harvard Law School and serves as the Faculty Director of the Charles Hamilton Houston Institute for Race and Justice. His academic work focuses on the intersections of law, political power, and racial subordination. He teaches courses including civil procedure, election law, constitutional law, race law, critical race theory, and legislation. A member of esteemed organizations such as the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the American Law Institute, Professor Charles has been appointed by President Biden to the Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court of the United States. He is involved in influential research and publications concerning voting rights and the implications of race in legal doctrines. His scholarly articles have appeared in prestigious journals, and he has co-authored significant works in the field of election law. With a history of teaching at distinguished law schools and serving in various academic roles, Charles has received multiple awards for his teaching excellence and contributions to legal education.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

Harvard Law School • Cambridge, MA

Professor of Law specializing in civil procedure, election law, constitutional law, race law, and critical race theory.

Awards

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Distinguished Teaching Award

2006-01-01
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Distinguished Teaching Award

2016-01-01

Courses

Constitutional Law 2, Spring 2026 Election Law, Spring 2026 Race & Law Clinic, Spring 2026

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'.