Dr. Liam Murphy

Professor

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Biography

Liam Murphy works in legal, moral, and political philosophy with a focus on the application of these inquiries to law and legal institutions. His publications cover a range of topics from abstract moral philosophy to concrete issues in legal economic policy, including works like "What Makes Law" (2014) and co-authored pieces on taxation policy. Murphy has served as vice dean at NYU School of Law and is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He has held fellowships at Columbia’s Society of Fellows in the Humanities and Harvard’s Society of Fellows. He is an associate editor and member of the editorial board for Philosophy & Public Affairs. Murphy's teaching includes courses on Contract Theory and Moral Political Philosophy, where he explores the foundations of legal agreements and ethical theories, respectively.

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.