Dr. Douglas Frenkel

Professor

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Biography

Douglas Frenkel is the Morris Shuster Practice Professor of Law, Emeritus, at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, where he has played a pivotal role in shaping the renowned clinical program. Serving as the director of the Gittis Center for Clinical Legal Studies from 1980 to 2008, he was instrumental in expanding the curriculum to include real-case courses focusing on litigation, transactional representation, mediation, legislation, child advocacy, and transnational lawyering. Professor Frenkel specializes in alternative dispute resolution, particularly mediation, and has authored innovative teaching materials, including a multimedia book titled 'Practice Mediation: Video-Integrated Text' published in 2008. His work has contributed significantly to educational methodologies in law, integrating text with video for a hands-on learning experience. An expert in legal ethics, Professor Frenkel continues to impact the legal education landscape through his commitment to practical training and scholarly activities.

Research Interests

Experience

Practice Professor of Law, Emeritus

— Present

University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School • Philadelphia, PA

Directed the Gittis Center for Clinical Legal Studies and expanded clinical legal education.

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
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