Dr. William Alford

Professor

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Biography

William P. Alford is the Jerome L. Cohen Professor of Law at Harvard Law School and Director of the East Asian Legal Studies Program. He is recognized for his expertise in Chinese law and legal history, with notable publications such as 'Steal Book: Elegant Offense: Intellectual Property Law in Chinese Civilization' and 'Raising the Bar: The Emerging Legal Profession in East Asia'. Alford plays a pivotal role in the Harvard Law School Project on Disability, providing pro bono services related to disability issues in various countries. He is also the founding Chair of the Board of Directors for Special Olympics International. Throughout his career, Alford has served as a consultant and advisor to numerous multilateral organizations, governmental offices, and non-profit organizations. He holds degrees from Amherst College, the University of Cambridge, and Yale University, as well as a J.D. from Harvard Law School. Alford has received several awards for his contributions to law and education, including being a finalist for Harvard Law School’s Sacks-Freund Teaching Award and receiving the American Society of International Law's Certificate of Merit in 2020.

Research Interests

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'.