Dr. Jonathan Gould

Professor

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Biography

Jonathan Gould is a Professor of Law at New York University School of Law, with a focus on the intricate relationship between politics and law, particularly regarding Congress and the legislative process. His research delves into various methods in public law, political theory, and political science. Gould's scholarship has gained recognition in prestigious law reviews such as Harvard, Yale, NYU, University of Virginia, University of Chicago, University of Michigan, Georgetown, and Vanderbilt, alongside specialty peer-reviewed journals. He received the 2020 Scholarly Papers Prize from the Association of American Law Schools. Prior to joining NYU, Gould was the Class of 1965 Professor of Law at UC Berkeley, where he directed the Kadish Center for Law, Morality, and Public Affairs and was a co-director of the Edley Center for Law and Democracy. He holds a J.D. magna cum laude from Harvard Law School, where he was President of the Harvard Law Review, and a Ph.D. from Harvard’s Department of Government. His legal background includes clerking for Honorable Judge David Barron on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Law

2021-01-01 — Present

New York University School of Law • New York, NY

Teaching and conducting research in the fields of constitutional law, legislation, and administrative law.

Class of 1965 Professor of Law

— 2021-01-01

UC Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Directed the Kadish Center for Law, Morality, and Public Affairs and co-directed the Edley Center for Law and Democracy.

Awards

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Scholarly Papers Prize

2020-01-01

Courses

Legislation Regulatory State

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.