Program Overview
University Program Information
Overview of Programs
The university offers various programs, including the Juris Doctor (J.D.) and Master of Laws (LL.M.).
- Juris Doctor (J.D.)
- About Our J.D. Program
- J.D. Admissions
- Recruiting Events
- Cost and Financial Aid
- Master of Laws (LL.M.)
- LL.M. Admissions
- Cost of Attendance
Program Details
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
The Juris Doctor program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in law. The program includes various courses, experiential learning opportunities, and career planning resources.
- Course Schedule
- Academic Calendar
- Registration Planning
- Advising
- Academic Success
- Policies and Procedures
Master of Laws (LL.M.)
The Master of Laws program is designed for students who have already completed a law degree and wish to specialize in a particular area of law. The program includes various courses and research opportunities.
- LL.M. Admissions
- Cost of Attendance
Course Information
Capital Punishment
- Semester: Spring 2026
- Course ID: 383F
- Credit Hours: 3
- Unique: 29440
Course Description
This course will examine some general jurisprudential and moral issues related to the American system of capital punishment. The course will focus primarily on the development of the law governing capital punishment in the United States since 1970.
Registration Information
- 1L and upperclass elective
- Reversed priority
Meeting Times
| Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| MON, TUE | 1:05 - 2:20 pm | TNH 2.123 |
Evaluation Method
| Type | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final exam | April 29, 2026 |
Textbooks
- The Death Penalty (concepts And Insights) 1st Edit (optional)
- Cases and Materials on the Death Penalty *
Instructors
- Kovarsky, Lee
Program Resources
- Academic Planning
- Experiential Learning
- Financial Aid
- Career Planning
- Community Life
University Information
- About Us
- Leadership
- Offices and Directory
- Tarlton Law Library
- History of Texas Law