Dr. Jeffrey Fagan

Professor

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Biography

Jeffrey Fagan is the Isidor Seville Sulzbacher Professor at Columbia Law School and a leading expert in policing, crime, gun control, and race. His scholarly work has significantly influenced public policy and includes extensive research on capital punishment, legal socialization of adolescents, neighborhoods and crime, and juvenile crime and punishment. Fagan's work on the New York Police Department's stop-and-frisk practices was pivotal in a federal court ruling that declared the policy unconstitutional. He has held professorships at various prestigious institutions and has served on numerous editorial boards for academic journals. In addition, he has provided expert testimony and served as an influential commentator on issues involving policing and justice. Over the years, Fagan has received many awards and fellowships, affirming his contributions to the field of criminology and justice reform. He has actively participated in organizations and initiatives aimed at improving juvenile justice and has been involved in high-profile legal cases.

Research Interests

Experience

Isidor Seville Sulzbacher Professor Law

2011-01-01 — Present

Columbia Law School • New York, NY

Faculty Fellow

2015-01-01 — Present

Columbia Population Research Center • New York, NY

Senior Research Scholar

2010-01-01 — Present

Yale Law School •

Professor

1996-01-01 — Present

Department of Epidemiology, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University • New York, NY

Director, Center for Crime, Community, and Law

2004-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Columbia Law School • New York, NY

Awards

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National Associate

2011-01-01
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Fellow

1999-01-01
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Power Award

2016-01-01
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Lillie Nathan Ackerman Lecture on Equality and Justice

2013-11-01

Requirements for Columbia University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV or Resume
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Department of Anthropology (GSAS)