Dr. Harry First

Professor

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Biography

Harry First is the Charles L. Denison Professor of Law Emeritus at New York University School of Law, specializing in antitrust law and business crime. With a distinguished career that includes serving as a twice Fulbright Research Fellow in Japan, he has taught antitrust as an adjunct professor at the University of Tokyo. His extensive scholarly contributions include co-authoring influential casebooks such as 'Free Enterprise Economic Organization: Antitrust' and works addressing antitrust enforcement theory. He has made significant contributions to the literature on Microsoft Antitrust Cases and the interplay between intellectual property rights and antitrust law. First is also a contributing editor to the Antitrust Law Journal and has held various leadership roles in the American Antitrust Institute and the New York State Bar Association's Antitrust Section. His research interests reflect a commitment to exploring the boundaries and implications of antitrust laws in contemporary economic contexts.

Research Interests

Awards

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William T. Lifland Service Award

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Co-winner of the 13th Annual Jerry S. Cohen Award for Antitrust Scholarship

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General Antitrust Academic Article

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.