Dr. Katrina Wyman

Professor

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Biography

Katrina Wyman is the Wilf Family Professor of Property Law at New York University School of Law, where she teaches and researches in the areas of Property Law, Environmental Law, and Natural Resources Law. As faculty director of the NYU Law Frank J. Guarini Center for Environmental, Energy, and Land Use Law, Wyman focuses on how cities can address pressing environmental issues through innovative legal frameworks. Her recent research includes exploring the role of cities in environmental law, the development of new forms of property, and analyzing the challenges posed by climate change. Wyman has received the Podell Distinguished Teaching Award in 2020, reflecting her commitment to legal education. In addition to her expertise in Environmental and Property Law, her work often engages cross-disciplinary studies, particularly in the context of planetary law and governance.

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.