Law, Science and Technology (Graduate Certificate)
Data, Graduate Studies, Innovation, Legal, Policy, REGULATORY, Science, Technology, law, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)
ASU is not currently accepting applications for this program.
Juris Doctor students can supplement and enhance their degree with the law, science and technology certificate. The certificate program consists of focused coursework, mentorship and extracurricular educational opportunities to prepare lawyers for modern law practice.
Students may choose one or more of the following focus areas:
- artificial intelligence
- data, privacy and security
- intellectual property
- life sciences
- College/school:
Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
- Location: Downtown Phoenix
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
Students must satisfy their graduation writing requirement on a topic related to law, science and technology. The paper must meet all of the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law requirements for a graduation writing project and must be supervised by a center fellow. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") is required for those courses that satisfy the substantive coursework requirements of the certificate. Courses used to satisfy the core or focus area requirements may not be taken for pass or fail credit. A student may take one elective course on a pass or fail basis. Substantive coursework is required in law, science and technology subjects; students must complete a minimum of seven courses, earning at least 16 credit hours, at the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law. Two courses are chosen from the designated core courses, and five courses are chosen from a list of elective courses. Each student is encouraged to actively participate in the events (lectures, conferences, symposia) sponsored by the Center for Law, Science and Innovation and to participate in at least one approved activity for two semesters. Additional details of the program requirements can be found in the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law Statement of Student Policies.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S.
applicants | International
applicants | English
proficiency
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law.
Students who wish to pursue this certificate must be enrolled in the JD program at the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law and be in good standing.
Specific requirements for admission to this program can be found on the ASU Law website.
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
International students who need an F-1 or J-1 visa must apply to and be accepted to a graduate degree program before being considered for this program. International students residing in the United States on other types of visas must adhere to all Graduate College policies and procedures regarding admission to be considered for this certificate program.
The certificate program in law, science and technology is designed for those interested in becoming an attorney and practicing law with an emphasis in law, science and technology in sectors that include intellectual property, life sciences, data, privacy and security.
Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
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BCLS 220
Lsi@asu.edu
480-727-0359
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