Dr. Denise Gilman

Professor

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Biography

Denise L. Gilman is a Clinical Professor at the University of Texas Law School, where she has been a member of the clinical faculty since the fall of 2007. She directs the Immigration Clinic and has been actively involved in legal education and practice, particularly in the fields of immigration, asylum, refugees, and human rights. Professor Gilman earned her JD from Columbia University School of Law, where she served on the Law Review, and also holds an LL.M. from Georgetown University Law Center. Her prior experience includes directing the Immigrant Refugee Rights Project at the Washington Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs, as well as serving as a Human Rights Specialist at the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. Professor Gilman's scholarship focuses on U.S. asylum systems, immigration detention, and the application of international human rights law to U.S. immigration issues.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

2007-08-01 — Present

University of Texas Law School • Austin, TX

Directs the Immigration Clinic, teaching law students the practical aspects of immigration law and representing clients.

Director

2000-01-01 — 2005-01-01

Immigrant Refugee Rights Project, Washington Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs • Washington, D.C.

Coordinated representation for political asylum applicants and engaged in advocacy for immigrant issues.

Human Rights Specialist

1995-01-01 — 2000-01-01

Inter-American Commission on Human Rights • Washington, D.C.

Worked on human rights issues in Americas, focusing on the rights of immigrants.

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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  • 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.