Center for Law, Science and Innovation

Advancing science and technology law and policy for over 30 years

As science and technology assume central roles in our lives, economy, and legal system, the Center for Law, Science and Innovation is uniquely positioned as an innovator in teaching and applying science, technology and law. From robotics to genetics, neuroscience to nanotech, LSI’s innovative projects and programs constantly evolve to address challenging governance and policy issues through cutting-edge curriculum, practical experience, conferences and workshops, research projects, and scholarship.

ASU’s 9th Biannual Law and Neuroscience Conference
Addiction and the Courts: What Can New Science and Technology Offer?

Friday, January 10, 2025

ASU Law’s Center for Law, Science and Innovation and the U.S. District Court of Arizona invite you to explore the intersection of addiction, justice and technology at a free neuroscience and law conference.

The event will feature a diverse lineup of distinguished speakers and attendees, including doctors, judges, lawyers, professors and subject-matter experts. Topics to be discussed include current scientific views on addiction, new approaches to treatment, and the challenges the justice system faces when addicted individuals enter the system, including representation of addicted individuals, sentencing, treatment during incarceration and parole.

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Student opportunities

The Center for Law, Science and Innovation serves as a resource to support and connect our students with unique content, contacts, skills, and resources to prepare them for modern legal practice. ASU Law offers more than 50 law, science, and technology related courses, supported and taught by our 50+ faculty fellows. Programs and projects include annual conferences, workshops and speakers, individual and group research activities, and sci-tech externships and clinical work.

Certificate in Law, Science and Technology

JD students can supplement and enhance their degree with the Law, Science and Technology (LST) Certificate. The certificate program includes focused coursework, mentorship, and extracurricular educational opportunities for preparing 21st century lawyers. Please note that this certificate is available only to JD students currently enrolled at ASU Law.

In addition to earning the general LST Certificate, students may choose one or more of the following focus areas:

• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Data, Privacy and Security
• Intellectual Property
• Life Sciences

For more information on the Law, Science and Technology Certificate, click below.

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Center for Law, Science and Innovation projects

The Center for Law, Science and Innovation is an established leader in addressing the extraordinary legal and regulatory questions triggered by rapid developments in science and technology. ASU Law was the first in the country to create a center focused on the topics that now make headlines every day.

LSI’s mission is to use law to enable innovation for the betterment of society. By facilitating interdisciplinary efforts among students, faculty, professionals, policy-makers, and industries, the center tackles the shared challenges and themes of emerging technology governance, such as:

Ways to get involved - join the LSI Community Board

Law, Science and Innovation invites anyone interested in getting more involved, developing collaborations and partnerships, or simply learning more about the legal applications of emerging technologies, to join the LSI Community Board. The Board meets once per semester to educate members about current projects and topics of interest, and to serve as a catalyst for new ideas and community connections. To join, or for more information, e-mail Eric Hitchcock at e.hitchcock@asu.edu.

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