Dr. Stephen Holmes

Professor

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Biography

Stephen Holmes is the Walter E. Meyer Professor of Law at New York University School of Law. His research primarily focuses on the history of the recent evolution of liberalism and antiliberalism in Europe, exploring the complex interplay of democratic accountability, emergency powers, and national security law. He is a recognized authority on issues such as transnational terrorism, constitutionalism, and the analysis of democratic constitutional theory, drawing from significant historical events and developments. In addition to being a prominent scholar, Holmes has held prestigious fellowships, including the Guggenheim Fellowship and being named a Carnegie Scholar. Throughout his career, he has contributed numerous articles and authored several influential books, including "Cost Rights: Liberty Depends on Taxes" and "The Matador’s Cape: America’s Reckless Response to Terror." He received his PhD from Yale University in 1976 and has taught at esteemed institutions such as Harvard and Princeton before joining NYU School of Law in 2000. His courses and seminars engage deeply with contemporary national security issues, encouraging critical exploration of the evolving challenges in these fields.

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
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  • 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.