Dr. John Kimball

Instructor

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Biography

John D. Kimball is an Adjunct Professor at NYU School of Law and a partner at Blank Rome LLP. He specializes in admiralty law, covering topics such as maritime disasters, oil spills, and the legal consequences of piracy and shipwrecks. Kimball teaches courses that explore the substantive areas and procedural rules involved in admiralty jurisdiction, personal injury, charters, and marine insurance. His courses, including a new focus on oil pollution and the Oil Pollution Act, utilize detailed case studies to engage students in the complexities of maritime law. Kimball has a JD from Georgetown University Law Center, earned in 1975, and a BA from Duke University, obtained in 1971. His professional background combines legal practice with academic contributions, providing students insights into real-world maritime legal challenges.

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.