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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.
University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA
Teaching courses and conducting research in law, focusing on intersections with sociology.
University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA
Taught sociology courses and researched sociological impacts on legal frameworks.
The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.