Dr. Theodore Mirvis

Instructor

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Biography

Theodore N. Mirvis is an Adjunct Professor at NYU School of Law, bringing extensive experience from his role as counsel at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. He teaches the Corporate Law's Frontier Seminar, which explores innovative issues in Delaware corporate law. The course is designed to be interactive, focusing on real-time appeals and current debates in corporate governance, with insights from both academic and litigation perspectives. His legal expertise and active engagement in corporate law enable students to critically analyze and understand the complexities of shareholder rights and governance practices. Mirvis holds a Juris Doctor degree from Harvard Law School, where he graduated in 1976, and a Bachelor of Arts from Yeshiva College, earned in 1973.

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.