Dr. Chris Hoofnagle

Professor

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Biography

Chris Jay Hoofnagle helps students understand the interplay of law and technology. He is the author of 'Law and Policy in the Quantum Age', published by Cambridge University Press in 2022, co-authored with Simson Garfinkel. Hoofnagle is an elected member of the American Law Institute and serves as counsel at Gunderson Dettmer LLP. His contributions to the field encompass a comprehensive analysis of the governance structures and implications of technological advancements, particularly in relation to human rights norms and security measures.

Research Interests

Governance Democracy Human Rights Security Defense

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.