UCLA School of Law Deans

Michael WaterstoneMichael Waterstone
2023–Present

Russell KorobkinRussell Korobkin (Interim)
2022–2023

Jennifer L. MnookinJennifer L. Mnookin
2015–2022

Rachel F. MoranRachel F. Moran
2010–2015

Stephen C. YeazellStephen C. Yeazell (Interim)
2009–2010

Michael SchillMichael H. Schill
2004–2009

Norman AbramsNorman Abrams (Interim)
2003–2004

Jonathan D. Varat
1998–2003

Susan Westerberg PragerSusan Westerberg Prager
1982–1998

William D. WarrenWilliam D. Warren
1975–1982

Murray SchwartzMurray Schwartz
1969–1975

Richard C. MaxwellRichard C. Maxwell
1958–1969

L. Dale CoffmanL. Dale Coffman
1949–1957

News
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Jun 08, 2026

Rick Hasen pens an essay for MS Now about rumormongering around California's elections

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Jun 08, 2026

Geopolitics and crazy-expensive tickets: As the World Cup kicks off, UCLA Law’s Steve Bank weighs the legal issues

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Jun 05, 2026

Christy Mallory is named executive director of the Williams Institute

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06 15
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Live on Zoom Webinar; RSVP For Details
MLS Info Session

Hear about how the Master of Legal Studies degree can make an impact in your career. The online and hybrid format, scholarships, and application tips will all be discussed. The final deadline is on June 22, 2026

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