Dr. Reva Siegel

Professor

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Biography

Reva Siegel is the Nicholas deB. Katzenbach Professor of Law at Yale Law School. Her scholarship focuses on constitutional law, particularly regarding issues of inequality, antidiscrimination, and the interaction of courts with popular movements. Siegel's work examines how legal history influences contemporary constitutional interpretation, especially concerning the rights of women and marginalized communities. She has authored numerous articles and books, including 'Processes of Constitutional Decisionmaking' and 'Reproductive Rights and Justice Stories,' which explore the evolving legal frameworks surrounding reproductive rights in America. Siegel’s contributions have been recognized by her membership in the American Philosophical Society and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. She also serves on multiple advisory boards and has been actively involved in public discussions addressing the legal implications of political violence and gun regulation policy. Her recent publications reflect her ongoing engagement with contemporary constitutional debates, particularly in the context of recent Supreme Court rulings.

Research Interests

Courses

Constitutional Law Democratic Constitutionalism Antidiscrimination Law Inequality Public Law Workshop Reproductive Justice

Requirements for Yale Law School

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree
Application Checklist
  • LSAC LLM CAS registration
  • TOEFL scores
  • Two to four letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Two required essays (1,000 words and 250 words)
  • Curriculum vitae
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers the Master of Laws (LL.M.) program.