Dr. H Perry

Associate Professor

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Biography

H. W. Perry, Jr. is an Associate Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, where he serves as a joint faculty member in the Department of Government and the School of Law. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. His academic expertise lies in public law, with a particular focus on the U.S. Supreme Court, constitutional interpretation, and the intersection of law and politics. Professor Perry is currently involved in research related to decision-making processes within the U.S. Department of Justice. He is the author of the book 'Deciding to Decide: Agenda-Setting in the United States Supreme Court' published by Harvard University Press, which has garnered several prestigious awards including the Wilson Prize from the Board of Syndics at Harvard Press and the C. Herman Pritchett Award from the American Political Science Association. Additionally, he has co-authored the 8th edition of 'Civil Liberties' and has published various articles on the U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Attorneys. Professor Perry has received multiple teaching awards, including those from Phi Beta Kappa and the Texas Excellence Teaching Award, reflecting his commitment to educational excellence.

Research Interests

Courses

Civil Liberties Constitutional Interpretation

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
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

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