Professor Dr. Christopher Willett

Professor

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Biography

Christopher Willett is the Co-Director of the Employment Rights Clinic at Texas Law University. He is an expert in the Fair Labor Standards Act, focusing on issues such as wage theft, discrimination, retaliation, labor trafficking, and employment-related litigation. Prior to his role at Texas Law, Christopher served as a litigation attorney at the Equal Justice Center, a non-profit law firm dedicated to providing legal representation to low-income working people. His work primarily involves combating injustices in the workplace, ensuring that vulnerable workers have access to fair treatment under the law. Christopher's experience in employment justice has made him a key figure in advocating for the rights of workers, utilizing his legal skills to address complex cases related to employment law.

Research Interests

Employment Law Labor Rights Fair Labor Standards Act Wage Theft Discrimination Retaliation Labor Trafficking

Courses

Clinic: Employment Rights Clinic: Transnational Worker Rights

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution

Application Checklist

  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume

Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.