Program Overview

Law, Science and Technology (Graduate Certificate)

The Law, Science and Technology (Graduate Certificate) program is designed for Juris Doctor students who wish to supplement and enhance their degree with a focus on law, science, and technology. This certificate program consists of focused coursework, mentorship, and extracurricular educational opportunities to prepare lawyers for modern law practice.

Program Description

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.

At a Glance

• College/school: Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
• Location: Downtown Phoenix
• STEM-OPT extension eligible: No

Degree Requirements

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.

Admission Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Tuition Information

When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.

Career Opportunities

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.

Focus Areas

Students may choose one or more of the following focus areas:

• Artificial intelligence
• Data, privacy, and security
• Intellectual property
• Life sciences

Additional Details

Additional details of the program requirements can be found in the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law Statement of Student Policies.