Dr. Richard Brooks

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Richard R.W. Brooks is the Emilie M. Bullowa Professor of Law at New York University School of Law. He previously served as the Charles Keller Beekman Professor of Law at Columbia Law School. Brooks focuses his scholarship on contracts, agency, and business organization, examining these areas through an economic lens. His work includes numerous publications that analyze behavior influenced by law, custom, and economics. One of his notable books, 'Saving Neighborhoods: Racially Restrictive Covenants, Law, and Social Norms', co-authored with Carol Rose, explores the historical implications of racially restrictive covenants and their ongoing social significance. He has also contributed to discussions on contract law theory and experimental economics. Holding a PhD in economics from the University of California at Berkeley and a JD from the University of Chicago Law School, Brooks has taught law at institutions such as Northwestern University and Cornell University, and has served in several advisory roles related to social and behavioral economics.

Research Interests

Experience

Emilie M. Bullowa Professor of Law

2020-01-01 — Present

New York University School of Law • New York, NY

Focused on contracts, agency, and business organization teaching and research.

Charles Keller Beekman Professor of Law

2010-01-01 — 2019-12-31

Columbia Law School • New York, NY

Taught courses related to law and economics.

Visiting Professor of Law

2006-01-01 — 2006-12-31

Yale Law School • New Haven, CT

Engaged in teaching and research activities.

Professor of Law

2002-01-01 — 2009-12-31

Northwestern University School of Law • Evanston, IL

Developed and taught courses in law.

Visiting Researcher

2000-01-01 — 2001-12-31

Center for Law, Economics, and Organization, University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Conducted research related to law and economics.

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
  • Class Rank Statement
  • 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.