Dr. Molly Griffard

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Molly Griffard is an Acting Assistant Professor of Lawyering at New York University School of Law. Before joining the Lawyering faculty, she litigated complex civil rights cases and served as policy counsel on policing-related policy issues. She has experience as a staff attorney in the Law Reform & Special Litigation Unit at the Legal Aid Society in New York City and has worked as a national strategist on LGBTQ issues for the American Civil Liberties Union, focusing on fighting anti-trans bills and securing legal protections for queer families at both the state and federal levels. Her research interests encompass civil rights, the criminal legal system, and state regulation of queer sexuality and gender identity.

Research Interests

Civil Rights Criminal Legal System State Regulation of Queer Sexuality Gender Identity

Courses

1L Reading Group: Movement Lawyering Impact Lawyering Placement Externship Impact Lawyering Placement Externship Seminar

Requirements for New York University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Personal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

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