Dr. Jay Cohen

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Biography

Jay Cohen is a nationally recognized trial lawyer and corporate counselor with comprehensive expertise in media, antitrust, securities, intellectual property, and complex commercial disputes. He serves as a partner and co-chair in the Litigation Department of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP. Jay is part of a select group of trial lawyers highlighted in Legal 500 and has received recognition from Benchmark/Institutional Investor and Chambers USA as a leading lawyer in media and entertainment law in the United States. He has also been acknowledged as a leading lawyer in commercial litigation and antitrust by Lawyers of America. Having graduated from law school in 1980, Jay has established himself as an authority in his field, offering legal services that are clearly valued by his clients and peers alike.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Chicago Law School

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
A first degree in law (JD, LLB, or equivalent) from a law school outside the United States
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Two to four letters of recommendation
  • Personal statement
  • Resume/CV
  • LSAC LLM Credential Assembly Service (CAS) report
Specialization Notes

The LLM program is designed for lawyers trained outside the United States to gain an understanding of the American legal system.