Dr. John Murphy

Biography

John F. Murphy is an Instructional Professor of Law and the Director of Academic Support & Bar Passage at Texas A&M University School of Law. With a J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law, where he graduated with honors, and a B.A. from the University of Texas, he has a long-standing commitment to legal education and student success. Murphy specializes in legal pedagogy, logic, and legal writing, focusing on teaching underperforming law students effective analytical skills and clear expression in writing. He has served as an Associate Professor at Texas A&M since 2013 and previously held similar roles at Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. His interests include sailing, backpacking, and spending time with his wife and five children. Additionally, he has contributed to the Tarrant County Bar Bulletin and has been involved in educational scholarships for single parents. Murphy aims to break down the lawyering process into discrete steps that empower students to think and write like lawyers.

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