Dr. Karon Rowden

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Karon L. Rowden serves as the Director of the Family Veterans Advocacy Clinic and is a Senior Lecturer and Staff Attorney at Texas A&M University School of Law. Driven by a passion for fairness, she has dedicated her career to helping individuals, particularly in areas such as domestic violence and family law. Rowden earned her J.D. from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law in 2001 and holds a B.A. from Austin College. Her professional journey includes 12 years in the insurance industry before shifting her focus to public interest law, advocating for victims of child abuse, neglect, and trauma. She has worked with Legal Aid Northwest Texas and various educational institutions, where she emphasizes the importance of experiential education and student involvement in real-world legal issues. Rowden is particularly interested in the intersection of law and social issues, including trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, and ethical considerations in family law cases. She enjoys mentoring students and fostering their trial advocacy skills, believing that family law practice encompasses a wide range of legal areas.

Research Interests

Requirements for Texas A&M University School of Law

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school in the United States or a first law degree (JD, LLB, or baccalaureate equivalent) from home country.
Application Checklist
  • Texas A&M Graduate CAS application
  • Official Transcripts
  • Descriptive Résumé
  • Statement of Interest
  • Two Letters of Recommendation (Optional)
  • Character and Fitness Addendum (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Offers specialized tracks including Intellectual Property and customizable options; available in-residence and online.