Dr. Susan Morse

Professor

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Biography

Susan Morse is a Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Texas Law, where she has been a faculty member since 2013. She holds the Mark G. Judy G. Yudof Chair in Law and teaches courses on Property Law and Federal Income Tax, as well as a specialized class titled 'Financial Methods for Lawyers.' Morse has been recognized with the Women's Law Caucus Teacher of the Year award in 2016, 2020, and 2025. Her research focuses on tax policy, administrative law, and regulatory design, and she is a member of the American College of Tax Counsel. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she serves as an editor for the tax section at JOTWELL.com. Before joining Texas Law, she was an Associate Professor at UC Hastings College of the Law and worked in prominent law firms, including Ropes & Gray and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. Morse's recent writings include articles on topics such as time bars in administrative procedure claims and issues surrounding tax policy and financial regulations.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

UC Hastings College of the Law • San Francisco, CA

Taught courses and conducted research on law, focusing on tax and regulatory issues.

Research Assistant Professor

— Present

Santa Clara University School of Law • Santa Clara, CA

Assisted in legal research and taught introductory law courses.

Awards

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Women's Law Caucus Teacher of the Year

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Women's Law Caucus Teacher of the Year

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Women's Law Caucus Teacher of the Year

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.