Dr. Oren Bar Gill

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Oren Bar-Gill is the John Edward Sexton Professor of Law and Economics at New York University School of Law. His scholarship centers on law and economics, particularly in the realm of consumer contracts and contract law. Bar-Gill's work includes significant publications such as 'Seduction Contract: Law, Economics Psychology Consumer Markets' (Oxford University Press, 2012), and contributions to various legal journals focusing on the economic analysis of law. He actively engages in topics like the manipulation of consumer information, algorithmic impact on markets, and the intersection of law and behavioral economics. His teaching includes courses like the Consumer Contracts Seminar and the Law Economics Colloquium, where he guides students through current research in law and economics and encourages critical thinking and evaluation of economic principles in legal contexts.

Research Interests

Awards

#2017

Paper Prize

#2013

Distinguished Teaching Award

#2011

Young Scholar Medal

#2009

Paper Award

Courses

Consumer Contracts Seminar Law Economics Colloquium

Requirements for New York University School of Law

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:7.5
Reading
Required:7.5
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
First degree in law (JD or LLB) from an ABA-approved school or a foreign equivalent.
Application Checklist
  • Online application via LSAC
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  • Official Transcripts
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  • Recommendation Letter(s)
  • English Proficiency Test Score (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

The Master of Laws (LLM) is a general degree. Applicants from the 'Department of Law' typically enroll in the general LLM or one of the specialized LLM programs.