Dr. Russell Korobkin

Professor

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Biography

Russell Korobkin is the Richard C. Maxwell Distinguished Professor of Law and Vice Dean for Graduate and Professional Education at UCLA School of Law. He has been a member of the UCLA Law faculty since 2001 and served as Interim Dean during the 2022-2023 academic year. His expertise lies in behavioral law, economics, negotiation, contracts, and health care law. Professor Korobkin is an accomplished author with titles including Five Tool Negotiator: Complete Guide to Bargaining Success and Stem Cell Century: Law and Policy in the Age of Breakthrough Technology. He has published over fifty journal articles and has taught across renowned institutions including Harvard University, the University of Illinois, and the University of Texas. His teaching focuses on negotiation theory and practice, aiming to equip students across various disciplines with essential negotiation skills. Professor Korobkin's extensive academic background includes a B.A. and J.D. from Stanford University, further enriching his expertise and contributions to the legal education landscape.

Research Interests

Courses

LAW 100 Contracts LAW 112 Private Law: Property, Torts, Contract LAW 972 Negotiation Theory & Practice (J-Term)

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.