Dr. Samuel Issacharoff

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Samuel Issacharoff is a prominent legal scholar specializing in constitutional law and civil procedure. He is the Bonnie Richard Reiss Professor at New York University School of Law, where he focuses on the intersection of law and democracy, particularly within the context of constitutional governance. His work has examined complex litigation and class action practice, alongside significant contributions to the understanding of economic and political analyses of law. Issacharoff has authored influential works such as 'Fragile Democracies: Contested Power in the Era of Constitutional Courts' and has served as a senior legal advisor on presidential campaigns, contributing extensive experience as an appellate advocate in American courts. His teaching covers a range of topics including the rules of civil litigation, the impact of constitutional structures on democracy, and the associated constitutional issues surrounding jurisdiction and procedural protections. He is recognized for his distinguished teaching, having received awards such as the Podell Distinguished Teaching Award and the Texas Excellence in Teaching Award.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

New York University School of Law • New York, NY

Teaching and conducting research in areas of constitutional law and complex litigation.

Awards

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Podell Distinguished Teaching Award

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Texas Excellence Teaching Award

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.