Dr. William Magnuson

Professor

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Biography

William J. Magnuson is a Professor of Law at Texas A&M University School of Law, where he focuses on areas such as Business and Corporate Law, International Business Transactions, and Financial Regulation. With a J.D. from Harvard Law School, where he graduated magna cum laude, he has a strong academic foundation in international relations from Princeton University, as well as a master's degree in European Integration from Università di Padova. Magnuson has also served as an Associate Professor of Law at Texas A&M University School of Law and as a Climenko Fellow and Lecturer in Law at Harvard Law School. He believes in the transformative power of law to help resolve conflicts through reasoned deliberation and is committed to creating opportunities for his students to thrive in their careers. His research emphasizes the evolving nature of corporations and their role in the global economy, and he expresses a hope that students will come away from his classes with a renewed love for learning and a deeper understanding of the legal principles that govern their pursuits in law and justice.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Law

2022-09-01 — Present

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

Instructs students in various areas of law with a focus on business and corporate issues.

Associate Professor of Law

2016-01-01 — 2022-08-31

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

Focused on teaching and research in corporate and business law.

Climenko Fellow and Lecturer in Law

2011-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Harvard Law School • Cambridge, MA

Conducted seminars and lectures in law with an emphasis on corporate governance and financial regulation.

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.