Dr. Richard Epstein

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Richard Epstein is the inaugural Laurence Tisch Professor of Law at New York University School of Law and serves as the Director of the Classical Liberal Institute, which he helped establish in 2013. He has previously held the position of James Parker Hall Distinguished Service Professor of Law Emeritus and senior lecturer at the University of Chicago. Epstein has contributed significantly to legal scholarship with numerous articles encompassing a wide spectrum of legal and interdisciplinary topics and has authored 15 books. His recent works include 'The Classical Liberal Constitution: The Uncertain Quest for Limited Government' and a forthcoming book titled 'Dubious Morality: Modern Administrative Law'. He regularly writes a weekly column for Hoover Institution’s Defining Ideas and a monthly column for the Las Vegas Journal Review, and is featured in various esteemed publications including the Wall Street Journal and Forbes.com. Epstein has also been involved in podcasting, co-hosting shows that discuss legal and political issues.

Research Interests

Awards

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Bradley Prize

2011-01-01

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.