Dr. Sara Zampierin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sara Zampierin is a Clinical Associate Professor at Texas A&M University School of Law, where she directs the Civil Rights Clinic. She earned her J.D. from Harvard Law School, graduating cum laude, and served as Editor-in-Chief of the Harvard Human Rights Journal. Zampierin's work focuses on experiential education and issues of civil rights, drawing inspiration from the civil rights movement and legal practitioners committed to justice. She strives to engage her students in meaningful discussions about the law and its application in real-world scenarios, aiming to equip them with the skills necessary to address complex societal issues. Her background includes a role as an Instructional Associate Professor and Clinical Lecturer at Yale Law School and as a Robert M. Cover Clinical Teaching Fellow. Zampierin has also worked with the Southern Poverty Law Center on matters of economic justice and criminal legal system reform. Through her teaching, she aims to empower students to pursue careers in law that positively impact their communities, emphasizing advocacy and grassroots movements.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

2022-08-01 — Present

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

Directs the Civil Rights Clinic and teaches experiential education courses.

Instructional Associate Professor

2020-01-01 — 2022-06-30

Yale Law School • New Haven, CT

Served as a clinical lecturer and Robert M. Cover Clinical Teaching Fellow.

Awards

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Wasserstein Public Interest Fellow

2017-01-01

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.