Dr. Robert Goldstein

Professor

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Biography

Robert Goldstein is a Professor at UCLA School of Law, where he specializes in Constitutional Law. He has taught various courses including Constitutional Law II, Child Abuse Neglect, Civil Rights, Law Psychiatry, and Constitutional Criminal Procedure. Professor Goldstein is known for his significant contributions to the interdisciplinary program focused on abuse and neglect. He has served as a Special Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Personnel and has held the position of Associate Dean for four years. With a rich background in legal scholarship, his interests primarily revolve around constitutional law and issues pertaining to abuse and neglect. Goldstein has authored several books, including 'Mother-Love: Abortion, Legal Interpretation' and 'Child Abuse Neglect: Cases and Materials.' His scholarly work explores topics such as Reconstruction legal history and reproductive rights. He is currently engaged in researching the establishment clause. Goldstein earned his J.D. and M.Ed. from Harvard University, along with a B.A. in Social Studies, graduating magna cum laude. He has also completed a clinical internship at Harvard Medical School and clerked for Chief Judge Raymond Pettine of the Federal District Court in Rhode Island before joining UCLA in 1983.

Research Interests

Courses

Constitutional Law II

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
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  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.