Dr. Matthew Kugler

Professor

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Biography

Matthew Kugler is a Professor at the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, specializing in Empirical Methods, Law, Social Science, and Intellectual Property Law and Technology. He has authored and co-authored significant publications, including 'Right Publicity Save Actors Deepfake Armageddon' in the Berkeley Technology Law Journal and 'Public Perceptions Guide Regulation Public Facial Recognition' in the Columbia Science & Technology Law Review. Kugler's contributions to the field are notable for their focus on the intersection of law and technology, particularly in the context of contemporary societal challenges. He obtained his Juris Doctor from the University of Chicago Law School and holds a PhD from Princeton University, alongside a Bachelor’s degree from Williams College. His commitment to advancing legal education and scholarship is evident in his work through various academic roles at Northwestern University and previous appointments, including a clerkship with Honorable Richard Posner of the Seventh Circuit.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Northwestern Pritzker School of Law • Evanston, IL

Teaching and conducting research in law with a focus on empirical methods and technology.

Associate Professor of Law

— Present

Northwestern Pritzker School of Law • Evanston, IL

Engaged in legal scholarship and contributed to law curriculum.

Assistant Professor of Law

— Present

Northwestern Pritzker School of Law • Evanston, IL

Introduced innovative approaches to teaching law.

Clerk

— Present

Honorable Richard Posner, Seventh Circuit • Chicago, IL

Assisted with case research and legal opinions.

Requirements for Northwestern Pritzker School of Law

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.76
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Application Checklist
  • LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) Report
  • Personal Statement
  • One or more letters of recommendation (professional preferred)
  • Resume
  • Optional Online Video Interview
Specialization Notes

The Department of Law (JD program) accepts both LSAT and GRE scores. The JD is a full-time three-year program.