Dr. Frances Olsen

Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Frances Olsen. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Frances Olsen is a Professor at UCLA School of Law with expertise in Feminist Legal Theory, Dissidence & Law, and Family Law. Holding a B.A. from Goddard College and J.D. from the University of Colorado, she earned her S.J.D. at Harvard University in 1984. Her research emphasizes legal theory, social change, and feminism. Olsen has a rich history of legal advocacy, including legal aid for migrant farm workers in Colorado, and representation of Native Americans during the Wounded Knee incident in 1973. As a lifelong educator, she has taught courses across prestigious institutions globally, including Harvard and Cambridge. Besides her teaching endeavors, she founded the legal academic women's group Fem-Crits and has edited numerous influential works in feminist legal theory. Olsen’s published works exceed 100 articles and include titles addressing legal conceptions of gender equality and women's rights. Her contributions extend beyond academia into public discourse, promoting feminism within the legal framework.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.