Dr. Vicki Jackson

Professor

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Biography

Vicki C. Jackson is the Laurence H. Tribe Professor at Harvard Law School, focusing on U.S. constitutional law, federal courts, and comparative constitutional law. She has authored and co-authored several notable publications, including 'Constitutional Engagement in a Transnational Era' (2010) and 'Comparative Constitutional Law' (3rd ed. 2014). Jackson’s research includes topics like federalism, gender equality, election law, free speech, and judicial independence. She has edited significant collections such as 'Redefining Comparative Constitutional Law' (2024) and 'Federal Courts Stories' (2010). Her scholarly projects currently examine the role of elected representatives in democracy and the impact of knowledge institutions on constitutional democracies. Jackson served on various advisory boards and has been active in professional associations, including the American Law Schools and the International Association of Constitutional Law. Before her academic career, she practiced law as a government lawyer in the U.S. Department of Justice.

Research Interests

Courses

Comparative Constitutional Law: Provocations, Spring 2026 Federal Courts Federal System, Spring 2026

Requirements for Harvard Law School

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
J.D. from an ABA-approved U.S. law school or a first law degree (LL.B. or equivalent) from a foreign law school
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • CV/Résumé
  • Personal statements (Parts A and B)
  • At least two recommendations
  • Official transcripts and diplomas
  • Official TOEFL report (if applicable)
  • Application fee ($85)
Specialization Notes

Applied for under 'Department of Law', 'Department of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law', 'Department of Constitutional Law', 'Department of Japanese Legal Studies', and 'Department of Human Rights'.