Overview

Study Law and Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies at University of Texas at Austin

The School of Law and Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies offer a Dual Degree program leading to two graduate degrees: the Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) and the Master of Arts in Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies (MAREEES).

The University of Texas is well positioned to offer a program of this nature. The Law School has long been considered to have one of the best faculties in the nation. Professors affiliated with the Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies are recognized world-wide for their resources. The Tarlton Law Library is sixth largest academic law library in the United States. Apply to the Law (JD) and Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies dual degree from University of Texas at Austin.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contracts
Criminal Law
Legal Analysis and Communication
Persuasive Writing and Advocacy
Civil Procedure
Constitutional Law
Literature and Culture
Anthropology, Sociology, and Geography
Economics, History, and Government

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

86 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Civil & Private Law Slavic studies View 22 other Masters in Slavic studies in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

A grade point average of 3.0 in upper-division undergraduate courses and any graduate work already completed
A combined score of 1,000 on the verbal and quantitative parts of the Graduate Record Examination
18 hours (three years) of formal language training (or the equivalent) in Russian or another language of the area
Take the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) no later than February
A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in the U.S.; or proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution
Pay the Application Fee
Have Your Transcripts Ready
Submit Your Official GRE Scores
Prepare Your Statement of Purpose
Update Your Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Submit Three (3) Letters of Reference
Official TOEFL/IELTS Scores

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

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