Doctor of Jurisprudence - Law and Science (Science, Engineering, Technology and Law) in Lubbock United States | Texas Tech University

Texas Tech University | Lubbock United States
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Qualification
Juris Doctor
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 39,232
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

Advancements in scientific disciplines continue to shape and update existing laws and regulations. Modern challenges like digital copyright infringement, biological threats, and climate change have tested traditional legal interpretations and their intersection with scientific progress. With science playing a growing role in public discourse, there's a pressing need to deepen our comprehension of both legal and scientific matters to establish equitable and sensible legal systems. The Law and Science Concentration enables students to specialize in legal aspects connected to scientific fields. This curriculum mandates successful completion of specific coursework and rigorous research projects.

Develop skills to detect legal concerns within scientific, engineering, and technological contexts. Examine legal precedents and assess their potential consequences. Decipher regulatory structures governing science, engineering, and technology sectors. Cultivate practical knowledge of legal practice in scientific fields through hands-on learning experiences. Formulate analytical approaches and problem-solving strategies for science-related legal matters by producing comprehensive research documents. Integrate knowledge from science-focused legal courses to bridge theoretical concepts with real-world legal applications.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Applicants who will possess a U.S. baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university prior to the start of the first-year orientation in August may apply for admission. To apply to Texas Tech Law, applicants must apply online via the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) website. An applicant's file will be complete and ready for review only when all of the following information has been successfully submitted to LSAC:
Completed electronic application for admission
Valid LSAT score(s)
All post-secondary transcripts
Two letters of recommendation
Resume
Personal statement
Addenda (as required or prompted by the application)
TOEFL - The minimum TOEFL score required is 550 (paper-based version) or 79 (internet-based version).
IELTS - The minimum IELTS required score is an overall band score of 6.5 on the Academic version

Tuition USD 39,232

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