Dr. Ryan Goodman

Professor

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Biography

Ryan Goodman is the Anne Joel Ehrenkranz Professor of Law at New York University School of Law, where he is also an associated member of the Department of Sociology and an affiliated member of the Department of Politics. His academic work emphasizes significant contributions to international human rights law, armed conflict, and national security law. Notably, the Supreme Court has relied on Goodman’s amicus briefs in landmark cases such as Hamdan v. Rumsfeld and Lawrence v. Texas. He has served as special counsel and general counsel for the Department of Defense and has been a distinguished fellow at the National Institute of Military Justice. Goodman has published extensively in leading law reviews and is a co-editor of the influential national security online forum, Just Security. His educational background includes a BA in Government Philosophy from the University of Texas at Austin, a JD from Yale Law School, and a PhD in Sociology from Yale University. Goodman regularly engages students through seminars that promote discussion on key issues related to international law and the law of armed conflict, reinforcing his commitment to academic excellence and public engagement in law.

Research Interests

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.