Dr. Richard Sander

Professor

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Biography

Richard Sander is the Jesse Dukeminier Professor of Law at the University of California, Los Angeles. He has been a faculty member since 1989 and specializes in the intersection of law and social economic inequality. Sander earned a B.A. in Social Studies from Harvard University in 1978, followed by advanced degrees in Economics and Law from Northwestern University. He is well-known for his work on housing segregation and has been involved in various civic initiatives in Los Angeles. His research interests include fair housing laws, law school admissions policies, and the implications of affirmative action in higher education. Sander has published several significant works including 'Mismatch: Affirmative Action Hurts Students It’s Intended Help,' and has actively contributed to the academic discourse on legal education and public interest law. He has also been involved in community development projects aimed at improving urban housing and policy analysis.

Research Interests

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.