Dr. Hugh Scogin

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Biography

Hugh T. Scogin, Jr. is an Adjunct Professor at New York University School of Law, where he teaches courses on Corporations, International Business Transactions, Chinese Law, Japanese Law, and Chinese Legal History. He has also taught at the University of Southern California School of Law and Yale Law School. His research primarily focuses on Chinese law, Chinese legal history, Japanese law, comparative law, and international business law. In addition to his academic roles, Scogin has served as a senior corporate partner in law firms based in Shanghai and Beijing, providing him with extensive experience in the field of international law. His course on the Law of Tradition China examines the enduring influence of the Chinese legal tradition and its implications for contemporary legal reforms in China.

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.