Dr. Jennifer Laurin

Professor

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Biography

Jennifer E. Laurin holds the George R. Killam, Jr. Chair at the University of Texas School of Law. She joined the faculty in 2009 and focuses her research on the institutional design of criminal justice systems, particularly how constitutional litigation influences the regulation of police practices and the functioning of criminal justice institutions. Laurin is a co-author of 'Police Misconduct: Law and Litigation,' a leading text in civil rights litigation. She has actively engaged in law reform projects and currently serves as the reporter for the American Bar Association's Criminal Justice Standards Task Force. Her legal background includes a J.D. from Columbia Law School where she was the Executive Articles Editor of the Columbia Law Review, and prior clerkships with Judge Thomas Griesa and Judge Guido Calabresi. Laurin's teaching includes courses on Criminal Procedure, Civil Rights Litigation, and specialized seminars on policing and qualified immunity.

Research Interests

Experience

Law Clerk

2008-01-01 — 2009-01-01

United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit • New York, NY

Clerked for Judge Guido Calabresi.

Law Clerk

2007-01-01 — 2008-01-01

Southern District of New York • New York, NY

Clerked for Judge Thomas Griesa.

Litigation Associate

2009-02-01 — 2014-01-01

Neufeld Scheck & Brustin, LLP • New York, NY

Worked as a litigation associate focusing on civil rights.

Courses

Criminal Law SMNR: Section 1983 Litigation Criminal Procedure: Bail Jail Criminal Procedure: Prosecution Civil Rights Litigation

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.