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Professor Dr. Dov Fox

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Biography

Dov Fox is the Herzog Research Professor of Law at the University of San Diego and the Founding Director of USD's Center for Health Law Policy & Bioethics. He specializes in constitutional history, criminal law, and torts, with over 80 scholarly articles published in leading law journals such as the Harvard Law Review and Yale Law Journal. His research has also appeared in prestigious science and medical publications like Nature, Science, and the New England Journal of Medicine. Professor Fox's works include significant books on health law and ethics, as well as numerous opinion essays in prominent media outlets. He has served in various prestigious roles, including as a law clerk for the Honorable Stephen Reinhardt and at notable firms like Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz and McKinsey & Company. In recognition of his contributions to legal scholarship, he has been awarded several honors including the title of Professor of the Year for outstanding scholarship and teaching excellence. Additionally, his work in translational medicine and artificial intelligence has received major funding from federal agencies and leading philanthropies, underscoring his impact on public health policy.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of San Diego

Doctorate Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:93
IELTS
Overall
Required:7

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Application Checklist

  • LSAC CAS Report
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two Letters of Recommendation
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV

Specialization Notes

The Juris Doctor (JD) is the primary professional degree in law. The school also accepts the LSAT or JD Next exam in addition to the GRE.