Dr. Neha Jain

Professor

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Biography

Neha Jain is a Professor of Law and Deputy Director at Northwestern University’s Buffett Institute for Global Affairs. She teaches and writes on international law, human rights law, and issues surrounding citizenship and statelessness. Jain's work has been published in numerous journals, including the American Journal of Comparative Law and the Harvard International Law Journal. She received the 2022 Francis Deák Prize from the American Journal of International Law for her article 'Manufacturing Statelessness'. Jain began her academic career at the University of Minnesota Law School where she was awarded the McKnight Land-Grant Professorship. She has held visiting professorships at several prestigious institutions, including the University of Copenhagen and the College of Europe. Jain has served in leadership roles in various international law associations and is a member of the Executive Council of the American Society of International Law. She holds a D.Phil. in Law from the University of Oxford and a law degree from the National Law School of India University.

Research Interests

Experience

Faculty Fellow

2023-07-01 — Present

Northwestern Buffett Institute for Global Affairs • Chicago, IL

Engaged in academic leadership and research initiatives at the Buffett Institute.

Professor of Public International Law

2019-01-01 — 2023-01-01

European University Institute • Florence, Italy

Taught courses on public international law and directed the Academy of European Law.

Associate Professor of Law

2012-01-01 — 2023-01-01

University of Minnesota Law School • Minneapolis, MN

Taught various law courses and published extensively in international law.

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
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Specialization Notes

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