Dr. Louise Teitz

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Louise Ellen Teitz is an Adjunct Professor at the NYU School of Law and a Distinguished Research Professor of Law at Roger Williams University Law School, where she is also a founding faculty member. She is a renowned scholar in the fields of private international law and international procedural law. Teitz has served as the Secretary of the Hague Conference and has a wealth of expertise in conflict laws, international litigation, dispute resolution, business transactions, and family law. Throughout her career, she has taught as a visiting professor at various European law schools, the Max Planck Institute in Luxembourg, as well as organizations like UNCITRAL and UNIDROIT. Teitz's courses, such as Conflict Laws, delve into critical aspects of domestic and international litigation, examining the legal implications of transactions that cross national borders. Her curriculum encompasses a variety of themes including contracts, torts, family law, and the complexities of choice of law and judicial jurisdiction, particularly within a transnational context.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Roger Williams University Law School • Bristol, RI

Founding faculty member and Distinguished Research Professor.

Courses

Conflict Laws

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.