Austin,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Latin American Studies and Doctor of Jurisprudence in Austin United States | University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Austin
|
Austin United States
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Qualification
Combined Graduate / Doctoral Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
41,336
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Law School and the Institute of Latin American Studies provide a combined degree program that awards two graduate qualifications: the Juris Doctor (JD) and the Master of Arts in Latin American Studies (MALAS). This interdisciplinary program caters to students seeking to explore legal studies alongside Latin American affairs. Those aspiring to careers in government or legal practice with a Latin American specialization would find this program particularly valuable. Following their initial year at the Law School, participants will balance coursework between both programs to fulfill the dual degree requirements within four academic years.
Prospective students must commence the program during the Fall Semester at the Law School, completing all first-year law courses before undertaking any dual degree coursework. The two degrees are conferred together once all program requirements are met. Consequently, participants should carefully plan their academic schedules to ensure both degree components conclude in the same term.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Transcript(s) - Applicants must submit an official transcript from all undergraduate and graduate institutions youve attended, with the exceptions of community or junior colleges that offer no coursework beyond the sophomore year.
GRE Score - The GRE score requirement is being waived for Fall 2025 admissions applicants.
Letters of Recommendation
Personal statement
Curriculum Vitae (CV) or R'sum
Writing sample (both MA and PhD applicants): Please submit a writing sample of approximately 6,0008,000 words. MA applicants: This could be a thesis chapter or a term paper, no more than 30 pages or 6,0008,000 words. PhD applicants: We prefer a chapter of your master's thesis, but a term paper or article will also be accepted. The preference for writing samples to be in English, but they will also be accepted in Spanish or Portuguese.
All applications and required materials are submitted online. Please do not send hard copies of required application materials, including letters of recommendation, directly to LLILAS or UT's Graduate Admissions office as this may delay completion of your application. Do not send any additional materials with your application. We are unable to return original copies of documents sent for admissions review.
The Graduate School requires applicants to have earned a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a comparable degree from a foreign academic institution.
A grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or a comparable GPA in upper-division workjunior- and senior-level coursesand in any graduate work already completed is also required.
TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test (iBT)
IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination
GRE Score - The GRE score requirement is being waived for Fall 2025 admissions applicants.
Letters of Recommendation
Personal statement
Curriculum Vitae (CV) or R'sum
Writing sample (both MA and PhD applicants): Please submit a writing sample of approximately 6,0008,000 words. MA applicants: This could be a thesis chapter or a term paper, no more than 30 pages or 6,0008,000 words. PhD applicants: We prefer a chapter of your master's thesis, but a term paper or article will also be accepted. The preference for writing samples to be in English, but they will also be accepted in Spanish or Portuguese.
All applications and required materials are submitted online. Please do not send hard copies of required application materials, including letters of recommendation, directly to LLILAS or UT's Graduate Admissions office as this may delay completion of your application. Do not send any additional materials with your application. We are unable to return original copies of documents sent for admissions review.
The Graduate School requires applicants to have earned a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a comparable degree from a foreign academic institution.
A grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or a comparable GPA in upper-division workjunior- and senior-level coursesand in any graduate work already completed is also required.
TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test (iBT)
IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination
Tuition
USD
41,336