Dr. Daniel Brinks

Professor

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Biography

Daniel M Brinks is a Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, specializing in Comparative Politics, Comparative Judicial Politics, and Latin American Politics. He also serves as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and has extensive research and writing experience focused on the role of law courts in supporting human rights and democratic governance in Latin America. His recent publications include works on institutional weakness in Latin American politics, addressing the political origins of weak institutions, and the judicial response to socio-economic inequality. He is involved in several major research projects, including one funded by the Ford Foundation, aimed at exploring human rights issues in the context of capitalist supply chains. Brinks has over a decade of experience practicing law in the United States before transitioning to academia and teaches various courses related to law and democracy.

Research Interests

Courses

Comparative Judicial Politics

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
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  • Three letters of recommendation
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Specialization Notes

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