Dr. Stephen Bainbridge

Professor

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Biography

Stephen M. Bainbridge is the William D. Warren Distinguished Professor of Law at UCLA School of Law. He has been a faculty member since 1997 and teaches courses such as Business Associations, Advanced Corporation Law, and Mergers and Acquisitions. Bainbridge is a prolific scholar whose work focuses on corporate law, securities law, and the intersection of law and economics, with a significant emphasis on public corporations. He has written over 100 law review articles that have appeared in leading journals, including the Harvard Law Review and Stanford Law Review, and authored or edited 20 books, including influential texts in corporate law and insider trading. His notable books include 'Advanced Corporation Law' and 'Corporate Law.' Bainbridge has held various academic positions, including visiting professorships at Harvard Law School and La Trobe University. He is actively involved in the academic community as a member of the American Bar Association’s Committee on Corporate Laws and has received several awards for his teaching excellence. He has been recognized as one of the most frequently cited scholars in his field.

Research Interests

Courses

Business Associations Advanced Corporation Law Mergers and Acquisitions

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.