Dr. David Frydrych

Associate Professor

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Biography

David Frydrych joined MSU College of Law as an associate professor in 2025, specializing in Trusts & Estates and Property law. He previously served as a senior lecturer at Monash University’s Faculty of Law in Melbourne, Australia, where he taught subjects including Trusts, Property, and Legal Philosophy. His research primarily focuses on rights, jurisprudence, and trusts, with a strong emphasis on legal realism. David has published a monograph, 'Architecture of Rights: Models and Theories' in 2021, and has contributed articles to esteemed peer-reviewed journals such as the Law Quarterly Review and the Oxford Journal of Legal Studies. He is currently researching trusts law, particularly concerning trustees’ rights and commercial/business trusts. David is a full academic member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and has held postdoctoral fellow positions at the National University of Singapore and New York University. He earned a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) and a Master of Laws from the University of Toronto, a Juris Doctor from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York, and a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Oxford.

Research Interests

Requirements for Michigan State University College of Law

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.73
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:110
Overall
Required:110
PTE
Listening
Required:48
Reading
Required:48
Writing
Required:48
Speaking
Required:48
Overall
Required:53
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a 4-year accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) registration
  • LSAT Score (Valid within 5 years)
  • Official Transcripts
  • Personal Statement (2-3 pages)
  • Professional Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation (up to four accepted)
  • Application Fee ($75)
  • Character & Fitness Disclosures
Specialization Notes

The Juris Doctor (JD) is the primary professional degree. Admission is based on LSAT scores, academic record, and professional accomplishments. Median LSAT for Fall 2025 was 162.