Austin,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Information Studies and Doctor of Jurisprudence in Austin United States | University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Austin
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Austin United States
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Qualification
Combined Graduate / Doctoral Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,786
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The University of Texas iSchool and Law School provide a combined degree pathway that awards both a Master of Science in Information Studies (MS) and a Juris Doctor (JD). This integrated program addresses the growing demand for professionals skilled in both disciplines, equipping them to navigate the evolving challenges of legal information management. Students can complete both degrees in three years, including one summer term, while meeting all curriculum requirements for each program.
UT Austin boasts distinguished programs in both information studies and legal education. The schools' reputations for excellence create an ideal environment for students to develop interdisciplinary expertise. Typically, five or more JD candidates pursue graduate studies in the iSchool simultaneously, frequently enrolling in its top-ranked law librarianship program (ranked #2 nationally by U.S. News & World Report in 2007). Many iSchool alumni secure positions in government agencies and research institutions that require combined legal and information expertise, such as the Congressional Research Service, Department of Defense, and various state libraries. The dual degree program specifically prepares students for these specialized career paths.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor's Degree: The completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in the United States or proof of equivalent education at a foreign institution.
Grade Point Average (GPA): A GPA of 3.0 or higher in all junior- and senior-level upper division and graduate level-coursework attempted or completed.
(Optional for Fall 2024 applicants.) A satisfactory score on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE): The median GRE (combined Verbal and Quantitative) of School of Information master's-level students in recent years has typically been slightly above 312 for GRE's taken after August 1, 2011. GMAT scores are not accepted.
Statement of Purpose: A clearly and thoughtfully written statement of purpose.
Letters of Recommendation: Three strong letters of recommendation discussing the applicant's academic abilities.
Statement of Purpose - Please limit your statement of purpose to 1,000 words.
One official transcript from each college or university attended: Submit electronic copies of your official transcripts according to the OGA website. Please avoid mailing paper copies to ensure a quicker processing of your application.
Resume/CV
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
Grade Point Average (GPA): A GPA of 3.0 or higher in all junior- and senior-level upper division and graduate level-coursework attempted or completed.
(Optional for Fall 2024 applicants.) A satisfactory score on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE): The median GRE (combined Verbal and Quantitative) of School of Information master's-level students in recent years has typically been slightly above 312 for GRE's taken after August 1, 2011. GMAT scores are not accepted.
Statement of Purpose: A clearly and thoughtfully written statement of purpose.
Letters of Recommendation: Three strong letters of recommendation discussing the applicant's academic abilities.
Statement of Purpose - Please limit your statement of purpose to 1,000 words.
One official transcript from each college or university attended: Submit electronic copies of your official transcripts according to the OGA website. Please avoid mailing paper copies to ensure a quicker processing of your application.
Resume/CV
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
19,786