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Science and Technology Law

Emerging technologies are rapidly transforming both the substance and practice of law in almost every area. Artificial intelligence, precision medicine, big data, autonomous systems, blockchain, 3D printers, drones and mobile apps are just some of the developments that raise novel legal issues with regard to regulation, liability, privacy, intellectual property, individual rights and how lawyers and professionals practice every day. ASU Law is dedicated to training 21st-century lawyers who will have unique expertise and competitive advantage in today’s legal world.

Center for Law, Science and Innovation

The Center for Law, Science and Innovation (LSI) 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.

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Degrees offered

Certificate in Law, Science and Technology

Students completing their JD full-time and on campus can pursue a Certificate in Law, Science and Technology (LST), giving our graduates a competitive edge with employers and clients and signaling preparation for practice in the 21st century. The certificate program includes five optional specializations in robust areas at the intersection of law and technology.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI: Law, Ethics and Policy
AI in Legal Operations and Innovation
AI Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility

AI in Intellectual Property
eDiscovery and Digital Evidence
Privacy, Big Data and Emerging Technologies

Data, Privacy and Security

Privacy Law
National Security Law
Artificial Intelligence Law, Ethics and Policy
Cyberspace Law

eDiscovery and Digital Evidence
Privacy, Big Data and Emerging Technologies
Intellectual Property in Cyberspace
Litigation and Courtroom Technology

Intellectual Property

Copyright Law
Patent Law
Trademark and Unfair Competition
Entertainment Business Contracts

High-Tech Licensing
Comprehensive Patent Practice
Real World IP Lawmaking
Intellectual Property in Cyberspace

Life Sciences and Biotechnology

Health Law and Policy
Genetics and the Law
Bioethics
Biotechnology (Licensing and Litigation)
Health Technologies, Innovation and Law

Neuroscience Law and Ethics
Law and Psychology
Reproduction, Reproductive Technologies and Law
FDA Regulation
Healthcare Entrepreneurship

Student opportunities

At ASU Law, the Center for Law, Science and Technology is home to intellectual property, life sciences and biotechnology, governance of emerging technologies focus areas and our newest addition - data, privacy and security. In each area, the center offers a specialized graduation certificate with robust coursework, student cohorts with attorney and faculty mentorship, and presentation and publication opportunities. In addition, they collaborates with five ASU Law student organizations, programs in health law, international law and sustainability law, and other ASU partners to create an interdisciplinary understanding of the issues driven by science and technology that span all areas of law, policy and practice.