Dr. Keith Hylton

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Biography

Keith Hylton is the William Fairfield Warren Distinguished Professor at Boston University School of Law, where he has been a faculty member since 1995. He received his BA magna cum laude and JD from Harvard University, and his PhD in Economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Hylton is a prolific scholar with over six books and more than 100 articles published in various law and economics journals. His research spans a broad spectrum including Antitrust Law, Employment Law, Torts, and empirical legal analysis, reflecting his deep engagement with both academic and practical aspects of these fields. He has served in various leadership roles within professional associations, including as President of the American Law and Economics Association and Editor-in-Chief of the Review of Law and Economics. Hylton has an active presence in legal education, chairing several sections related to law and economics and labor employment law, and is a member of the American Law Institute. His contributions to the field have been acknowledged widely, and he is frequently referenced in discussions on current legal issues.

Research Interests

Courses

Antitrust Law Economics Intellectual Property Law Intellectual Property

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.