Dr. Taimie Bryant

Professor

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Biography

Taimie L. Bryant is a Professor of Law at UCLA Law School, focusing on Japanese law and society, animal law, and interdisciplinary scholarship in legal anthropology. She joined the UCLA Law faculty in 1988 and has contributed extensively to legal literature, particularly in animal law. Her work emphasizes the practical applications of legal theories, including animal rights and legal recognition of animals as moral agents. She has played a pivotal role in the legislative reform of animal shelter policies in California and directs the UCLA Dog Administrative Hearings Clinic. In 2016, she completed a Master in Spiritual Psychology which has influenced her teaching methods, integrating doctrinal and experiential courses. Professor Bryant has published numerous scholarly articles and edited volumes, significantly contributing to the discourse in both animal law and family law in Japan.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1988-01-01 — Present

UCLA Law School • Los Angeles, CA

Teaching various courses in law, focusing on animal law and Japanese legal systems.

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.