Dr. Leah Plunkett

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Leah Plunkett serves as a Faculty Associate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University. She is an inaugural Executive Director for the Harvard Law School Online and holds the position of Associate Dean for Learning Experience Innovation. A national leader in online legal education, she notably served as the chief architect of the University of New Hampshire School of Law's hybrid JD program, which specializes in intellectual property and technology law. Her work focuses extensively on the intersection of technology and law, especially concerning the effects of digital media on youth. Plunkett advocates for improved policies to protect children in the digital age and has shared her insights on various platforms, analyzing the implications of digital parenting and the phenomenon of 'sharenting.' She is committed to advancing discussions around children’s rights and safety in relation to digital citizenship and online influences.

Research Interests

Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).