Dr. Sean Williams

Professor

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Biography

Sean H. Williams is the Earl E. Sheffield Regents Chair Professor at the University of Texas School of Law, where he focuses on teaching and writing in the fields of Family Law, Behavioral Law Economics, Contracts, and Torts. His research examines the decision-making dynamics in family law contexts including marriage markets, parental investments in child safety, jury damage awards, and consumer contracts. Professor Williams has published extensively in various law reviews, highlighting inadequacies in current family law reform efforts and offering insights into judicial reasoning. He earned his JD from the University of Chicago Law School, graduating with high honors, and previously served as a Climenko Fellow and Lecturer in Law at Harvard Law School. Earlier in his career, he analyzed large national datasets to identify trends in teen pregnancy and risky adolescent behaviors. His commitment to legal education is evident in his diverse teaching portfolio, where he has offered seminars on behavioral law economics, family law, and other related topics.

Research Interests

Courses

Family Law Behavioral Law Economics Contracts Torts

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
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  • Three letters of recommendation
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Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.