NYU Law’s reputation for academic excellence is grounded in the scholarship of our faculty, which routinely draws accolades from the legal academy and beyond. Our professors are also leaders in a wide range of disciplines, actively engaged as theorists, practitioners, policymakers, and commentators. Students reap the benefits, as faculty members draw on their research and real-world experience in the classroom. 

Faculty News in Brief

  • Erin Murphy
    In August, Erin Murphy, Norman Dorsen Professor of Civil Liberties, was appointed to the New York State Commission on…
  • Troy McKenzie
    Welcome to the 2024 NYU Law Magazine. Since I became dean of NYU Law, one of the things I have consistently heard from…
  • AI-generated robotic lady justice
    NYU Law faculty and alumni assess the impact of artificial intelligence on law and the world. BY MICHAEL OREY…
  • Illustration of a female figure walking through a doorway where the wall is a map of North America
    Expanded geographic impact, new course offerings, and innovative advocacy strategies keep NYU Law’s clinical program at…