Dr. Laurie Levenson

Professor

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Biography

Laurie L. Levenson is a Professor of Law and the David W. Burcham Chair in Ethical Advocacy at Loyola Law School. She joined Loyola's faculty in 1989 and served as the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs from 1996 to 1999. Her teaching expertise encompasses a variety of subjects, including Criminal Procedure, Evidence, Criminal Law, White Collar Crime, Ethical Lawyering, and Terrorism Law, as well as Advanced Trial Advocacy. As a founding director of Loyola's Project Innocent, Professor Levenson is dedicated to enhancing justice in criminal law. Her recent publications, including the 'Federal Criminal Rules Handbook' and 'California Criminal Procedure', demonstrate her deep engagement with the evolving landscape of criminal law. In addition to her academic work, she served as a law clerk for Honorable James Hunter III of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and worked as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Criminal Section of Los Angeles for eight years. Her commitment to legal education is also reflected through her adjunct faculty role at Southwestern University Law School from 1982 to 1989. Professor Levenson is a frequent speaker at events hosted by the Federal Judicial Center, sharing her insights and experiences in the field of law.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant United States Attorney

— Present

Criminal Section, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

Trial and appellate lawyer for eight years, attained position of Senior Trial Attorney and Assistant Division Chief.

Professor of Law

— Present

Loyola Law School • Los Angeles, CA

Teaching various legal courses and served as the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs.

Adjunct Faculty

— Present

Southwestern University Law School • Los Angeles, CA

Provided instruction in law-related subjects.

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.