Dr. Walter Walsh

Associate Professor

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Biography

Professor Walter J. Walsh has been a member of the faculty at the University of Washington School of Law since 1998. He previously held positions at Seton Hall University and served as a visiting professor at Central European University in Budapest and New York University School of Law as a Samuel Golieb Fellow in Legal History. His research focuses on constitutional law, legal history, European Union law, and the intersection of law and religion. A graduate of University College Dublin, Walsh earned his LL.M. from Yale University and a J.S.D. from Harvard University. He has extensive experience in legal practice, having worked in Ireland, California, New York, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Professor Walsh is also active in scholarly discussions and has presented at several conferences internationally, including on topics related to human rights and the legal implications of religious freedoms. He actively contributes to the academic community, serving on various committees and engaging with students through courses like Constitutional Law II and Human Rights History Seminar. Originally from Dublin, Ireland, Walsh's career in law and academia reflects a deep commitment to understanding and teaching the complexities of law in relation to society.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Washington School of Law • Seattle, WA

Teaching various law courses and conducting research in legal theory and practice.

Samuel Golieb Fellow in Legal History

— Present

New York University School of Law • New York, NY

Conducted research and contributed to the academic community in the field of legal history.

Courses

Theories of Justice Seminar Human Rights History Seminar: Rights, Revolutions, Republics Constitutional Law II Jurisprudence Moral Philosophy Seminar International Human Rights

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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