Dr. Scott Hemphill

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Scott Hemphill is the Alfred B. Engelberg Professor of Law and Economics at New York University School of Law, where he also serves as co-director of the Engelberg Center on Innovation Law and Policy. His research primarily focuses on Antitrust Law, Intellectual Property Law, and regulatory issues within the industry. Hemphill’s scholarship encompasses a variety of topics including drug patents, the impact of digital platforms, and the use of trademark law in competition. His recent research investigates anticompetitive acquisitions of startups by dominant technology firms, as well as the implications of institutional investors who own stakes in competing companies for weakening competition. He is widely published in leading law reviews and peer-reviewed journals, discussing economic and scientific aspects of law. Hemphill has testified before Congress regarding mergers and proposals to incentivize new drug development. His notable academic path includes a PhD in Economics and a JD from Stanford University, where he was a Nathan Abbott Scholar. Additionally, he holds an AB from Harvard University and an MSc in Economics from the London School of Economics. Before joining NYU, Hemphill taught at Columbia University, and he has also served in public service as the Antitrust Bureau Chief at the New York Attorney General's office.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Law

— Present

New York University School of Law • New York, NY

Scott teaches and researches in the fields of antitrust and intellectual property law.

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.