Overview
Key facts:
- A critical need exists for attorneys in a wide range of fields involving software development, high-technology innovations, information processing, internet and telecommunications services, digital-content, and more. Lawyers are needed to provide advice, counseling, and litigation services regarding the acquisition of and licensing of intellectual property rights; the assertion and defense of such rights; regulations governing the use, protection and preservation of information; and contractual and business practices in the high-tech sector.
- Graduates who have a substantive understanding of legal and technological issues regarding e-commerce, information technologies, e-discovery, computational finance, network security, digital media, or related computer science fields will have a substantial advantage in obtaining and flourishing in such positions.
- Graduates with the Computer Science Technology program at DePaul University will be better prepared to be drafters, negotiators, and litigators when seeking to obtain and protect inventions, trademarks, analog and digital creations, internet websites, and domain names; advisors concerning licensing, reverse engineering, or reusing computer software, expressive, or functional media; and managers when developing policies governing the acquisition, preservation and dissemination of information for their clients and within their own institutions.
Programme Structure
- The joint JD/MS program allows students to obtain dual degrees in both law and computer science fields with only one additional year of study beyond the regular JD program and with a minimum of additional expense.
- The program is designed for all students who wish to deepen their technical expertise while also obtaining a law degree.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Computer Sciences Software Engineering View 510 other Masters in Software Engineering in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Completed application (required)
- $40 Nonrefundable application fee (required)
- A personal statement not exceeding two pages (required)
- Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts for all degrees received (required)
- A current resume (required - should not exceed two pages)
- Letters of recommendation, while optional, are highly recommended
Tuition Fee
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International
45416 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1622 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
45416 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1622 USD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for Chicago
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.