Dr. Mark Sidel

Professor

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Biography

Mark Sidel is the Doyle-Bascom Professor of Law and Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research focuses on the nonprofit sector and philanthropy, particularly in the contexts of the United States, China, India, and Vietnam. He has served on various boards, including the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law and the China Medical Board. Sidel has an extensive background in consulting on human rights legal reform programs and has advised multiple international organizations and foundations, including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. He has held visiting positions at prestigious institutions such as Harvard Law School and the University of Iowa. Sidel's published work includes several books and numerous scholarly articles on civil society, constitutional law, and regulatory issues affecting the nonprofit sector. He has been recognized with several awards, including the ICNL-Cordaid Civil Liberties Prize for his work on anti-terrorism laws' effects on civil society. His teaching includes courses on Comparative Law and Human Trafficking, among others.

Research Interests

Experience

Doyle-Bascom Professor

— Present

University of Wisconsin Law School • Madison, WI

Serving as a faculty member and contributing to research and teaching in law.

Visiting Professor

— Present

Cardozo Law School • New York, NY

Engaging in teaching and legal scholarship.

Awards

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ICNL-Cordaid Civil Liberties Prize

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Outstanding Academic Award

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences