Dr. Roberto Ungers

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Roberto Mangabeira Unger is a prominent legal scholar and philosopher, serving as the Roscoe Pound Professor of Law at Harvard Law School. He is widely recognized for his contributions to legal theory, political philosophy, and social thought. Unger has published extensively on topics such as democracy, political economy, and institutional reconstruction. His work often emphasizes the importance of progressive alternatives in contemporary society, advocating for new visions of democracy and institutional frameworks that challenge existing paradigms. Through his teaching and scholarship, Unger seeks to inspire new ways of thinking about law and politics, making a significant impact in the field of legal studies. He has taught various courses including American Democracy and Political Economy, where he engages students in critical discussions about the role of law in shaping social and political landscapes.

Courses

American Democracy Political Economy Progressive Alternatives: Institutional Reconstruction Conduct of Life Western Eastern Philosophy

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'.