Dr. Monica Hakimi

Professor

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Biography

Monica Hakimi is the William S. Beinecke Professor at Columbia Law School and specializes in public international law. Her research interests focus on the use of force, U.S. foreign relations law, human rights, and national security. She is a co-editor in chief of the American Journal of International Law, having been elected to the position in 2022. Before her appointment at Columbia, she was the James V. Campbell Professor of Law at the University of Michigan Law School, where she served as Associate Dean for Faculty Research and Associate Dean for Academic Programming. Hakimi has held visiting positions at various prestigious institutions, including the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya and the University of Tokyo. She worked extensively in the U.S. Department of State as an attorney-adviser, providing legal counsel on issues related to nuclear nonproliferation and international investment disputes. Her scholarly work has appeared in several prominent legal publications, encompassing vital areas of legal theory and doctrine.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Law

2022-07-01 — Present

Columbia Law School • New York, NY

Tenured faculty specializing in public international law.

James V. Campbell Professor of Law

2015-01-01 — 2022-06-30

University of Michigan Law School • Ann Arbor, MI

Held various administrative roles including associate dean.

Attorney-Adviser

2003-01-01 — 2007-01-01

Office of Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of State • Washington, D.C.

Provided legal advice on international legal issues.

Courses

L6130 Legal Methods II: International Problem Solving L6269 International Law L9289 S. Statehood

Requirements for Columbia Law School

Bachelor Program
Requirements
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Juris Doctor (J.D.) program. While 'Department of Law' is not a formal administrative division for admissions, this entry covers the primary J.D. program.