Overview

The University of Texas Schools of Information (iSchool) and Law offer a dual degree program leading to two graduate degrees, the Master of Science in Information Studies (MS) and the Juris Doctor (JD). The Information Studies and Law (JD) dual degree offered at University of Texas at Austin enables students to earn both degrees simultaneously in three academic years, including one summer. While the length of the degree program is streamlined, students will still satisfy all of the existing requirements of both programs.

Career Opportunities

Additionally, graduates of the iSchool master’s and PhD programs often take professional positions in institutions in governmental and other organizations that integrate expertise in the law with that in information studies, e.g., the Congressional Research Service, federal mission agencies such as the Department of Defense, the Library of Congress, and state libraries in Texas and elsewhere. Students with such ambitions are particularly well served by the dual degree program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Criminal Law
Constitutional Law
Contracts
Legal Research and Writing
Perspectives on Information
Legal Information Resources
Intellectual Property Course

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00

More details

Students must be accepted by both of the individual programs before admission can be granted to the dual degree program.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

102 alternative credits

102-104

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Patent & Intellectual Property Law Information Technology (IT) Criminal Law View 126 other Masters in Criminal Law in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate and International Admissions Center (GIAC) application for admission and admission fee: The Texas Common Application is available at ApplyTexas.org.
One official transcript from each college or university attended: Submit electronic copies of your official transcripts according to the GIAC website.
An official report of Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores: (Optional for Fall 2022 applicants.)
Statement of Purpose: Once your application is submitted, electronically upload a statement of purpose for your desired program of study.
Three letters of recommendation: You will be asked to submit the names and contact information of three recommenders at the time of your online application. After submitting the application, each contact will receive an email with directions for submitting a recommendation letter online.
Resume/CV.
TOEFL or IELTS scores (international students only).

Tuition Fee

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International

19786 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9893 USD per semester during 36 months.
National

19786 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9893 USD per semester during 36 months.
In-State

10848 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5424 USD per semester during 36 months.

Living costs for Austin

1243 - 2304 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Information Studies and Law (JD).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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