Dr. Malinda Seymore

Professor

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Biography

Malinda L. Seymore is a Professor at Texas A&M University School of Law, where she holds the Dean’s Research Chair. She received her Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from Baylor University School of Law and her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Rice University. With a focus on Criminal Law and Procedure, she is passionate about teaching law in a manner that connects legal principles to students' everyday lives. Her professional experiences include positions at Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, where she served as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. Seymore has also published extensively on topics including adoption law, evidence doctrine, and feminist theory, and has participated in various educational initiatives as a Fulbright Scholar at Xiamen University Law School in China. She believes a good lawyer must understand not just the law but also its impact on people's lives, guiding her teaching philosophy and approach to mentorship. Her interest in law and its intersection with societal issues has led her to engage deeply with her students to emphasize the relevance of law in understanding justice and fairness in contemporary society.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

Texas A&M University School of Law • Fort Worth, TX

Teaching courses primarily focused on Criminal Law and Procedure, emphasizing real-world relevance.

Associate Dean, Academic Affairs

1991-01-01 — 1996-01-01

Texas Wesleyan University School of Law • Fort Worth, TX

Oversaw academic programs and faculty developments.

Associate Professor

1990-01-01 — 1991-01-01

Texas Wesleyan University School of Law • Fort Worth, TX

Instructed law courses and engaged in scholarly activities.

Assistant Professor

1990-01-01 — 1991-01-01

Texas Wesleyan University School of Law • Fort Worth, TX

Focused on teaching and research in various law disciplines.

Awards

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Frederic White Scholarship Award

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Fulbright Scholar/Lecturer

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Professor of the Year

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

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