Dr. Mohamed Arafa

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mohamed Arafa is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Cornell Law School, with a distinction of having taught in various international institutions across multiple countries, including the United States, Brazil, India, and several European nations. His academic background includes a Bachelor of Laws from Alexandria University, a Master of Laws from the University of Connecticut, and a Doctorate from Indiana University. With expertise spanning criminal law, white-collar crimes, human rights law, Islamic law, and transitional justice, Arafa has contributed significantly to scholarly discourse in these areas. His publications are forthcoming in prestigious journals and include works addressing corruption, environmental law in Islamic contexts, and the rule of law in Egypt. Arafa also plays an active role in various editorial boards and has previously served as Managing Editor for the Arab Law Quarterly. He is fluent in Arabic and English, conversant in French, and has a basic proficiency in Brazilian Portuguese.

Research Interests

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Portfolio (SlideRoom)
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture