Dr. Kevin Douglas

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kevin R. Douglas is an Associate Professor at MSU College of Law, where he teaches courses in Business Enterprises, Business Ethics, and Mergers and Acquisitions. His research focuses on the moral principles that motivate business organization law and securities regulation. Before joining academia, Professor Douglas was a visiting assistant professor at Antonin Scalia Law School and worked in the corporate transactions practice group at a law firm in Dallas, Texas. He graduated with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Stanford Law School, where he deepened his expertise in legal issues surrounding business organizations. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Management and a Master of Business Administration from Florida A&M University. His teaching includes substantial coursework on Corporate Finance, covering principles of accounting, valuation, and the financial environment of companies. Douglas' courses emphasize the transactional aspects of mergers and acquisitions, statutory frameworks, and the intricacies of negotiation in business transactions, further enriched by simulated drafting exercises and real-world case studies.

Research Interests

Requirements for Michigan State University College of Law

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.73
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:110
Overall
Required:110
PTE
Listening
Required:48
Reading
Required:48
Writing
Required:48
Speaking
Required:48
Overall
Required:53
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a 4-year accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) registration
  • LSAT Score (Valid within 5 years)
  • Official Transcripts
  • Personal Statement (2-3 pages)
  • Professional Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation (up to four accepted)
  • Application Fee ($75)
  • Character & Fitness Disclosures
Specialization Notes

The Juris Doctor (JD) is the primary professional degree. Admission is based on LSAT scores, academic record, and professional accomplishments. Median LSAT for Fall 2025 was 162.