Dr. Janet Halley

Professor

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Biography

Janet Halley is the Eli Goldston Professor at Harvard Law School, specializing in feminist legal theory, gender law, family law, and critical legal studies. She has contributed significantly to the understanding of legal frameworks surrounding sex, sexuality, and family dynamics. Halley's academic qualifications include a Ph.D. in English Literature from UCLA and a J.D. from Yale Law School. She is a renowned author, with notable works such as 'Split Decisions: Take Break Feminism' (Princeton, 2006), and 'Governance Feminism: Introduction' and 'Governance Feminism: Notes Field' published in 2018 and 2019 respectively. Her research interests span areas like Title IX enforcement, transnational law, and the intersections of law with social movements. Halley has also consulted on Title IX enforcement in relation to criminal matters, showcasing her commitment to applying academic insights to practical challenges in law.

Research Interests

Courses

Family Law Feminist Legal Theory

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'.