Overview

Study Law and Latin American Studies at University of Texas at Austin

The School of Law and the Institute of Latin American Studies offer a Dual Degree program leading to two graduate degrees: the Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) and the Master of Arts in Latin American Studies (MALAS).

The University of Texas is well positioned to offer the Law (JD) and Latin American Studies dual degree offered at University of Texas at Austin. The Law School has long been considered to have one of the best faculties in the nation. Professors affiliated with the Institute of Latin American Studies are recognized world-wide for the resources. The Tarlton Law Library is sixth largest academic law library in the United States and has strong Latin American holdings. The Nettie Lee Benson Latin American Collection is the largest library covering the whole region at any university in the world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contracts
Criminal Law
Legal Analysis and Communication
Civil Procedure
Constitutional Law
Latin American Music
Latin American Art History
Latin American Arts, Literature, Film, and Dance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 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

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Civil & Private Law Legal Studies View 91 other Masters in Civil & Private Law in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Take the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) no later than February
Obtain an application form from the Institute of Latin American Studies and a brochure describing admissions policies and program information
A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in the U.S.; or proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution
A minimum GPA of 3.0, particularly during the last two years of college and in any previous graduate study
Pay the Application Fee
Have Your Transcripts Ready
Take the Graduate Records Examination (GRE) and have results sent to the Office of Admissions no later than December 1
Prepare Your Statement of Purpose
Update Your Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Submit Three (3) Letters of Reference
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Tuition Fee

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International

56822 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 56822 USD per year during 48 months.
National

56822 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 56822 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

38236 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38236 USD per year during 48 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 Law (JD) and Latin American Studies.

Available Scholarships

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