Dr. Lucian Bebchuk

Professor

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Biography

Lucian Bebchuk is the James Barr Ames Professor of Law, Economics, and Finance at Harvard Law School, where he also serves as Director of the Program on Corporate Governance. He is recognized for his significant contributions to the fields of corporate governance and law and economics. His research focuses on corporate governance, law finance, and law economics, which has garnered him respect in both academia and policy-making circles. Professor Bebchuk has received numerous accolades, including membership in the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He has held leadership positions in prominent associations, such as President of the Western Economics Association International and the American Law and Economics Association. He has been involved in discussions at legislative hearings and has authored several opinion pieces in major publications. His impactful work led to the establishment of the Shareholder Rights Project, advocating for board declassifications across major companies. In addition, he has won awards for his excellence in corporate governance and financial research, highlighting his influence in shaping practices within these fields.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

Harvard Law School • Cambridge, MA

Leader in corporate governance, law and economics.

Courses

Corporate Capital Markets Law Policy, Fall 2025 Empirical Law Finance, Fall 2025 Research Seminar Law, Economics, Organizations, Fall 2025 Stakeholder Capitalism, Fall 2025

Requirements for Harvard Law School

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
J.D. from an ABA-approved U.S. law school or a first law degree (LL.B. or equivalent) from a foreign law school
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • CV/Résumé
  • Personal statements (Parts A and B)
  • At least two recommendations
  • Official transcripts and diplomas
  • Official TOEFL report (if applicable)
  • Application fee ($85)
Specialization Notes

Applied for under 'Department of Law', 'Department of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law', 'Department of Constitutional Law', 'Department of Japanese Legal Studies', and 'Department of Human Rights'.