Dr. Robert Howse

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Biography

Robert Howse is the Lloyd C. Nelson Professor of International Law at NYU School of Law. His teaching and research focus on international economic law, including trade, investment, and finance, as well as legal political philosophy. He is a co-founder and co-convener of the New York City Area Working Group on International Economic Law and serves on the American Bar Association Working Group on Investment Treaties. Howse has authored and co-authored numerous significant publications in the field, including critical analyses of international investment law and arbitration. His recent works highlight the legitimacy of international trade courts and tribunals, and he has been recognized with the Global Policy Article Prize in 2010. He has held visiting positions at prestigious institutions such as Harvard Law School and the London School of Economics. He teaches courses on Dispute Settlement Jurisprudence in World Trade and International Financial Architecture, where he critically examines the legal frameworks surrounding international economic interactions. Howse’s academic contributions provide a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between law and international relations, fostering discussions on issues of power, human rights, and economic policies.

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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.