Dr. Yun Chien Chang

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Biography

Yun-chien Chang is the Jack G. Clarke Professor of East Asian Law at Cornell Law School, where he also serves as the director of the Clarke Program in East Asian Law and Culture. His academic interests primarily focus on economic and empirical comparative analysis in private law, particularly in the realm of property law. Chang has published over 100 journal articles and book chapters in prominent legal journals, contributing significantly to fields such as empirical legal studies and law and economics. His notable works include his monograph titled 'Private Property Takings Compensation: Theoretical Framework and Empirical Analysis' published by Edward Elgar in 2013. Professor Chang has held research positions at various prestigious institutions, including the New York University, University of Chicago, and St. Gallen University. He earned his J.S.D. and LL.M. from New York University School of Law, and also holds LL.B. and LL.M. degrees from National Taiwan University. Chang has extensive experience as a legal assistant and has contributed to empirical studies of judicial systems.

Research Interests

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture