Dr. Melinda Taylor

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Melinda Taylor joined the faculty of Texas Law in January 2006 as a Senior Lecturer. She co-founded the Kay Bailey Hutchison Center for Energy, Law, and Business in 2013. Before her tenure at Texas Law, Taylor was the director of the Ecosystem Restoration Program at Environmental Defense, where she managed projects aimed at protecting endangered species and water resources in the United States. Additionally, she served as the deputy general counsel for the National Audubon Society in Washington, D.C., and worked as an associate at Bracewell & Patterson in Washington. Taylor's extensive background in environmental law and advocacy provides her with the expertise to educate law students on the intersection of environmental issues and energy law.

Research Interests

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.