Dr. Jan Vetter

Professor

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Biography

Jan Vetter is a Professor Emeritus at UC Berkeley Law. After graduating from law school, he worked at Gibson Dunn & Crutcher in Los Angeles. In 1967, he joined the Berkeley Law faculty and served as the associate dean from 2000 to 2003. He is a specialist in civil litigation and has also been a visiting professor at Harvard University. In recognition of his outstanding teaching, he received the Rutter Award for Teaching Distinction in 1995.

Research Interests

Civil Litigation

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.