Dr. Maggie Blackhawk

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Biography

Maggie Blackhawk is a professor of law at New York University School of Law. She is a prize-winning scholar focused on Federal Indian Law, Constitutional Law, and Legislation. Blackhawk's research explores the relationship between law and power, especially how subordinated peoples use law to shift power dynamics within their communities. Her recent projects have examined the legal histories of American colonialism and the role of Native nations within constitutional law. She has been awarded the William Nelson Cromwell Article Prize by the American Society for Legal History and has contributed to major legal publications, including the Harvard Law Review and the Yale Law Journal. Before joining NYU, she was a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, receiving accolades for her teaching excellence. Additionally, Blackhawk has served as a Senior Constitutional Advisor for the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe and has extensive experience in public education projects regarding constitutional history and Native rights. She teaches courses on Advanced Constitutional Law and Federal Indian Law, focusing on student-led research and advocacy strategies.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2021-07-01 — Present

New York University School of Law • New York, NY

Teaching Federal Indian Law and Advanced Constitutional Law.

Professor

2019-07-01 — 2021-06-30

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Awarded Harvey Levin Award for Excellence in Teaching.

Awards

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William Nelson Cromwell Article Prize

2019-06-01
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Harvey Levin Award for Excellence in Teaching

2021-06-01

Courses

Advanced Constitutional Law Seminar Federal Indian Law

Requirements for New York University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
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Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.