Dr. Jason Ferguson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jason L. Ferguson is an Assistant Professor at UC Berkeley Law specializing in the intersection of sociology and law, particularly through the lens of neo-institutional theory and political sociology. His research explores global transnational studies and the dynamics and consequences of global interventionism on rights regimes, alongside the evolution of sexual politics in various national contexts. Ferguson employs a diverse range of sociological methods, including statistical analysis, archival research, interviewing, and ethnography, to delve into the workings of legal institutions and their impact on society. His scholarly work has been published in reputable journals such as the American Journal of Sociology, American Sociological Review, and Gender & Society. Before his appointment at Berkeley Law, he served as an Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of California, Los Angeles, and is currently a Junior Fellow at the Harvard Society Fellows.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Teaching courses and conducting research in law, focusing on intersections with sociology.

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

Taught sociology courses and researched sociological impacts on legal frameworks.

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.