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Professor Dr. Mark Tushnet

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mark Tushnet is the William Nelson Cromwell Professor of Law, Emeritus, at Harvard Law School and a Faculty Associate at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs. He has a distinguished career in legal academia, focusing on areas such as comparative constitutional law and constitutional law more broadly. Tushnet has contributed to the understanding of judicial review in the United States and beyond, influencing both legal theory and practical application. His research and writings delve into the structures of governance, rights, and the implications of judicial decisions in democratic societies. As an influential legal scholar, Tushnet continues to engage with contemporary constitutional issues through his work and publications.

Research Interests

Comparative Constitutional Law Constitutional Law Judicial Review

Experience

William Nelson Cromwell Professor of Law, Emeritus

— Present

Harvard Law School • Cambridge, MA

Serves as a professor focusing on constitutional and comparative law.

Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program

Requirements

TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field

Application Checklist

  • Online application
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  • Transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV

Specialization Notes

Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).