Dr. Richard Steinberg

Professor

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Biography

Richard Steinberg is a Professor at UCLA Law, where he holds the Jonathan D. Varat Endowed Chair. His academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree from Yale in 1982, followed by a Juris Doctor and a Ph.D. from Stanford. Steinberg's areas of study include International Law and International Relations, focusing on International Economic Law and International Criminal Law. He has published extensively, authoring and editing numerous books and articles, including 'International Criminal Court: Legal, Political, and Policy Challenges' and 'Evolution of the Trade Regime: Economics, Law, and Politics of GATT/WTO.' Steinberg has served on various prestigious committees, been a counselor for the American Society of International Law, and directed research initiatives at Berkeley. His teaching career has spanned six continents, and he has contributed significantly to the fields of law and international politics, focusing on critical issues such as human rights and trade policy.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1996-01-01 — Present

UCLA Law • Los Angeles, CA

Teaching and conducting research in areas of international law, international relations, and political science.

Assistant General Counsel

— Present

United States Trade Representative • Washington, D.C.

Provided legal counsel on trade issues.

Associate

— Present

Morrison & Foerster • San Francisco, CA

Worked on various legal matters, particularly related to trade.

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
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  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.