Dr. Lori Duke

Professor

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Biography

Lori K. Duke is a Clinical Professor at the University of Texas School of Law, specializing in the Children's Rights Clinic since June 2008. The clinic focuses on representing abused and neglected children within the dependency system. Duke graduated from Texas Law in 1995 and previously practiced child abuse law, serving as a staff attorney for Judge Scott McCown. She has also worked with the American Bar Association's Rule of Law Initiative in countries such as Armenia and Egypt, where she trained lawyers and contributed to legal education reforms. Duke has been actively involved in various legal organizations, including the Texas Supreme Court's Commission on Children, Youth, and Families, where she serves on the Education Committee's implementation task force. She is a founding member of the Court Appointed Family Attorneys local bar section and has presented at major conferences, including the American Bar Association's Children Law Conference. In recognition of her outstanding public service, she received the Regina Rogoff Award from the Austin Bar Association in 2012.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

2008-06-01 — Present

University of Texas School of Law • Austin, TX

Coordinates the Children's Rights Clinic and supervises students representing abused and neglected children.

Awards

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Regina Rogoff Award

2012-01-01

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.