Dr. Tanya Pierce

Professor

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Biography

Tanya Pierce is a Professor of Law at Texas A&M University School of Law, where she has been teaching since Fall 2017. She previously held the position of Associate Professor at Texas A&M University School of Law from 2013 to Fall 2017 and had various roles at Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, where she taught from 2006 to 2013. Her educational background includes a J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Texas at Arlington, where she graduated summa cum laude. Her primary areas of expertise encompass legal writing, complex litigation, dispute resolution, civil procedure, legal analysis, and legal research. In practice, she has worked in large law firms in Washington, D.C. and Austin, Texas, focusing on complex litigation and appellate law. Tanya is passionate about teaching and enjoys helping students develop the skills necessary to succeed in the legal profession. Her commitment to exploring complex litigation challenges underscores her teaching philosophy that effective communication is essential for great lawyers.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2017-09-01 — Present

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

Teaching complex litigation and legal writing.

Associate Professor

2013-09-01 — 2017-08-31

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

Instructing students in legal analysis and dispute resolution.

Associate Professor

2011-09-01 — 2013-08-31

Texas Wesleyan University School of Law • Fort Worth, TX

Teaching legal writing.

Visiting Associate Professor

2006-09-01 — 2007-08-31

Texas Wesleyan University School of Law • Fort Worth, TX

Focused on legal writing.

Legal Writing Specialist

2006-01-01 — 2007-08-31

Texas Wesleyan University School of Law • Fort Worth, TX

Specializing in legal writing and academic support.

Adjunct Professor

2006-01-01 — 2006-12-31

Texas Wesleyan University School of Law • Fort Worth, TX

Teaching legal writing as an adjunct.

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.