Dr. William Rubenstein

Professor

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Biography

William B. Rubenstein is a highly respected professor at Harvard Law School, specializing in complex litigation. He has authored and edited numerous books, including the definitive Newberg Class Actions treatise. His expertise has been sought in various federal courts as an expert witness on class certification and attorney's fees, among other issues. With a strong background in civil rights, Rubenstein has argued landmark cases, including the significant Braschi v. Stahl Associates, which recognized gay couples as legal families in New York. He taught at prestigious institutions such as Stanford and UCLA, receiving numerous teaching awards, including the John Bingham Hurlbut Award for excellence at Stanford and the Rutter Award at UCLA. An influential figure in sexual orientation law, he founded the Williams Institute at UCLA. Rubenstein is a graduate of Yale College and Harvard Law School, where he graduated magna cum laude. He has crafted an impressive academic career characterized by a commitment to teaching and advocacy, alongside a rich history in civil rights litigation and legal scholarship.

Research Interests

Experience

Bruce Bromley Professor of Law

2007-01-01 — Present

Harvard Law School • Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Holds the Bruce Bromley Professorship, focusing on complex litigation.

Acting Professor of Law

1997-01-01 — 2007-01-01

UCLA School of Law • Los Angeles, California, United States

Faculty member focusing on litigation and civil rights.

Acting Associate Professor of Law

1995-01-01 — 1997-01-01

Stanford Law School • Stanford, California, United States

Instructed students in various legal subjects.

Staff Counsel and Project Director

1987-01-01 — 1995-01-01

ACLU National Lesbian Gay Rights & AIDS Projects • New York, New York, United States

Led initiatives on LGBTQ+ rights and AIDS advocacy through litigation.

Awards

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Albert M. Sacks-Paul Freund Award for Teaching Excellence

2012-06-01
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Rutter Award for Excellence in Teaching

2002-06-01
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John Bingham Hurlbut Award for Excellence in Teaching

1997-06-01

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'.