Overview

Study Law and Community and Regional Planning at University of Texas at Austin

The Law (JD) and Community and Regional Planning dual degree offered at University of Texas at Austin is designed to prepare for a variety of professional roles in which knowledge of planning methodology and process, coupled with the analytic skills and professional expertise of lawyers, are essential. These may include private practitioners in law and planning; administrators and staff of public agencies and consulting firms in the fields of planning, housing, environmental protection; research analysts; staff members of governmental commissions and agencies; and executive assistants to elected and appointed officials.

The University of Texas at Austin is well positioned to offer a high quality program of this nature. The School of Law has long been considered to have one of the best faculties in the nation. It has distinguished professors interested in Environmental Law, Property, Constitutional Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution and other topics relevant to urban and regional policy issues. Professors in the Graduate Program in Community and Regional Planning faculty are recognized nationwide for their scholarship and teaching. Students will have access to extraordinary library resources. The Tarlton Law Library is the fifth largest academic library in the United States and has strong government, land use and environmental law holdings. The Public Affairs, Perry-Castaneda, and Architecture and Planning Libraries provide strong coverage for all aspects of community and regional planning. The Center for Public Policy Dispute Resolution provides a forum for faculty from both academic units to collaborate in the study and resolution of conflict at community and regional levels.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Civil Procedure, one semester
Constitutional Law
Contracts
Criminal Law
Legal Analysis and Communication
Sustainable Land Use Planning
Viz-Com and GIS
Planning Law

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

116 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Legal Studies Urban Planning Community Development View 198 other Masters in Legal Studies in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To enter this program, students must apply separately to both the School of Law and the Graduate Program in Community and Regional Planning, and must be accepted independently by both
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
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

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Law (JD) and Community and Regional Planning.

Available Scholarships

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