Dr. Meg Penrose

Professor

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Biography

Meg Penrose is a Professor of Law at Texas A&M University School of Law, where she has been teaching since 2013. With a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Human Rights from the University of Notre Dame, earned summa cum laude, and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Pepperdine University School of Law, graduated magna cum laude, she combines academic rigor with practical experience. Her focus areas include Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, and International Law, with a particular interest in issues related to Amendment rights, criminal procedure, and the evolution of same-sex marriage laws. Penrose emphasizes the transformative power of legal education and the role of attorneys in advocating for justice and equality. She previously taught at Texas Wesleyan University School of Law and the University of Oklahoma College of Law. A former managing editor for the Pepperdine Law Review, she has also gained practical insight serving as a law clerk for prominent federal judges. Beyond academia, Penrose is passionate about mentoring students, encouraging their growth as future leaders in the legal field, and believes in the essential nature of justice in society.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2013-08-01 — Present

Texas A&M University School of Law • College Station, TX

Teaching a variety of courses focused on Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, and Criminal Law & Procedure.

Instructor

2009-08-01 — 2013-05-01

Texas Wesleyan University School of Law • Fort Worth, TX

Taught courses in constitutional law and civil rights.

Instructor

2000-08-01 — 2009-05-01

University of Oklahoma College of Law • Norman, OK

Engaged in teaching law with a focus on constitutional issues.

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vita
  • Statement of Purpose (500-750 words)
  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • GraduateCAS Application
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.