Dr. William Eskridge

Professor

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Biography

William Eskridge Jr. is the Alexander M. Bickel Professor of Public Law at Yale Law School. He earned his J.D. from Yale Law School in 1978 and has taught at various prestigious institutions including Georgetown University Law Center. His primary academic interests include statutory interpretation and the legal treatment of sexual and gender minorities. He has authored several influential works including 'Dynamic Statutory Interpretation' and has played a significant role in establishing the field of sexuality and the law through his casebooks, such as 'Sexuality, Gender, and Law'. Eskridge has been involved in landmark litigation concerning same-sex marriage and contributed to significant amicus briefs in cases affecting the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals. His scholarship is widely recognized and has influenced both legal theory and practice in these areas.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Yale Law School • New Haven, CT

Teaching core courses in law and conducting legal research.

Professor

— Present

Georgetown University Law Center •

Conducted research and taught various law courses.

Courses

Constitutional Law Legislation Sexuality, Gender, Law Statutory Interpretation Introduction Regulatory State

Requirements for Yale Law School

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree
Application Checklist
  • LSAC LLM CAS registration
  • TOEFL scores
  • Two to four letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Two required essays (1,000 words and 250 words)
  • Curriculum vitae
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers the Master of Laws (LL.M.) program.