Dr. Daniel Brinks

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Biography

Daniel Brinks is a professor of Government and Law and the chair of the Government Department at the University of Texas at Austin. His research focuses on the role of law and courts in supporting and extending human rights and basic rights associated with democracy, with a primary regional interest in Latin America. Brinks authored the book 'The DNA of Constitutional Justice in Latin America,' which won the C. Herman Pritchett Award in 2018. He teaches courses on Comparative Politics, Comparative Law, Democracy, and Latin American Politics. He has also been involved in several significant research projects, including a Ford Foundation-funded initiative on human rights and socio-economic inequality. Over the years, his work has addressed the development of rule of law in Latin America, police violence, judicial independence, and the classification of democratic regimes throughout the region.

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Professor

— Present

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Chair of the Government Department, focusing on the role of law and courts in supporting human rights and democracy.

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
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  • 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.