Dr. Richard Parker

Professor

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Biography

Richard D. Parker is the Paul W. Williams Professor at Harvard Law School, where he has been a faculty member since 1974 after graduating from Harvard Law School himself in 1970. His work focuses on constitutional law and theory, advocating for populist interpretations of constitutional rights and democratic engagement. Parker became involved in the civil rights movement in the early 1960s, serving as a community organizer and participating in significant protests at that time, which shaped his commitment to empowering marginalized groups. He is also known for his advocacy for constitutional amendments that return power to Congress. He authored several influential articles and a book titled “Here, People Rule,” exploring constitutional populism. With a background in law and a passion for legal discourse, Parker firmly opposes prevailing legal orthodoxies and strives to make constitutional arguments accessible to ordinary citizens.

Research Interests

Constitutional Law Populism Civil Rights Constitutional Theory

Experience

Professor

1974-01-01 — Present

Harvard Law School • Cambridge, MA

Teaching and researching constitutional law and theory.

Courses

Constitutional Law: Amendment Debate Ratification Constitution 1787-1788 Lincoln-Douglas Debates: Turbulence History

Requirements for Harvard Law School

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
J.D. from an ABA-approved U.S. law school or a first law degree (LL.B. or equivalent) from a foreign law school
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • CV/Résumé
  • Personal statements (Parts A and B)
  • At least two recommendations
  • Official transcripts and diplomas
  • Official TOEFL report (if applicable)
  • Application fee ($85)
Specialization Notes

Applied for under 'Department of Law', 'Department of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law', 'Department of Constitutional Law', 'Department of Japanese Legal Studies', and 'Department of Human Rights'.