Dr. Jessica Whytock

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jessica Whytock is actively involved at both local and national levels in the areas of law librarianship, with a service focus that reflects her deep interest in access to information and access to justice. Her work includes the publication and preservation of legal materials and the practices of library operations management. Jessica teaches courses in legal research, bringing her expertise to the classroom. Before joining Berkeley Law, she served as the Associate Dean of the Law Library and Strategic Planning Research Professor at the University of California, Irvine School of Law. Prior to that, she held a position at the University of Southern California Law School, where she supervised the library’s research services and teaching programs.

Research Interests

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.