Dr. Lisa Monaco

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lisa Monaco is a Distinguished Scholar and Adjunct Professor at NYU School of Law. Formerly serving as the 39th Deputy Attorney General of the United States, she oversaw significant aspects of the Department of Justice, including its national security policy. Monaco has a distinguished career in federal prosecution and leadership within the Department of Justice, having received numerous awards for her service, including the Attorney General’s Award for Exceptional Service. Her extensive experience encompasses advising on counterterrorism policy during her tenure as Homeland Security Counterterrorism Advisor and participation in the vice-presidential vetting process for the Biden Administration. Monaco has held senior positions in various federal law enforcement agencies and has also taught national security law. She earned her undergraduate degree from Harvard University and her law degree from the University of Chicago Law School.

Research Interests

Courses

National Security Law Policy Seminar

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.