Dr. Samuel Bray

Professor

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Biography

Samuel Bray is a legal scholar and Professor at the University of Chicago Law School, where he teaches remedies, civil procedure, and constitutional law. He joined the faculty in 2025 and has previously held chairs at notable institutions including Notre Dame Law School and UCLA. Bray has extensively written on legal topics, particularly focusing on injunctions and equitable powers of the courts. He co-authored significant legal textbooks, including works on remedies and the Constitution of the United States. As a member of the American Law Institute, he advises on Torts and Remedies. A distinguished fellow at Emory University, he has made substantial contributions to legal theory and practice, having testified before Congress and participated in various legal committees. He graduated from the University of Chicago Law School in 2005 and clerked for Judge Michael W. McConnell on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. Bray's career also includes various prestigious fellowships and appointments, evidencing his recognized expertise in law.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Law

2025-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago Law School • Chicago, IL

Professor teaching subjects including remedies and constitutional law.

John N. Matthews Professor of Law

2022-01-01 — 2025-01-01

Notre Dame Law School • Notre Dame, IN

Led courses in legal studies and engaged in law mentoring.

Professor of Law

2016-01-01 — 2018-01-01

UCLA School of Law • Los Angeles, CA

Taught law courses and participated in faculty governance.

Assistant Professor of Law

2011-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Stanford Law School • Stanford, CA

Involved in legal scholarship and student mentorship.

Executive Director

2010-01-01 — 2011-01-01

Constitutional Law Center • Stanford, CA

Directed center focused on constitutional law issues.

Associate-in-Law

2008-01-01 — 2009-01-01

Columbia Law School • New York, NY

Contributed to legal research and education.

Litigation Associate

2006-01-01 — 2008-01-01

Mayer Brown • Washington, DC

Engaged in legal practice focusing on litigation.

Law Clerk to Judge Michael W. McConnell

2005-01-01 — 2006-01-01

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit • Denver, CO

Provided legal research and support in appeals court.

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Writing sample Candidate statement
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy