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
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 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

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Credits

107 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Austin, United States

Disciplines

Patent & Intellectual Property Law Information Technology (IT) Criminal Law View 87 other Masters in Criminal Law in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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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.
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 Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

41336 USD / year

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Out-of-State

41336 USD / year

≈ 41336 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

27820 USD / year

≈ 27820 USD / year

Living costs

Austin

United States

1243 - 2304 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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