Dr. Roderick Hills

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Roderick M. Hills Jr. is the William T. Comfort, III Professor at New York University School of Law, specializing in various areas of public law. His research primarily focuses on the constitutional law governing the division of powers among central and subcentral governments. He has published extensively in prestigious journals such as the Harvard Law Review and Stanford Law Review. Hills has served as a law clerk for Judge Patrick Higginbotham of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and has previously taught at the University of Michigan Law School. His work includes examining the intricate legal relationships between local and state governments, as well as the impact of law on urban policy, education law, and racial and economic issues. Hills offers a range of courses including Constitutional Law, Land Use Regulation, and Local Government Law, integrating theoretical frameworks with practical, contemporary issues confronting governance in New York City. He is an active member of the New York State Bar and engages with entities like the American Civil Liberties Union.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

New York University School of Law • New York, NY

Teaching public law with a focus on the complex interplay between federal and local governance.

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.