J.D./Master of Engineering (J.D./M.ENG.)

The School of Law, in partnership with the Graduate School, offers a dual degree program that allows students to earn both the Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) and the Master of Engineering (M.ENG.) degrees in three to four years. This program is ideal for students interested in the intersection of law, science, and technology, particularly those seeking careers in intellectual property, including patent law.

Students can complete both degrees with a total of 99 credit hours. The program allows for the transfer of up to 12 hours of approved M.ENG. coursework toward the J.D. degree and up to 9 hours of approved law coursework toward the M.ENG. degree. These transfers apply to credit hours only; grades from graduate courses do not factor into the Law School GPA or class rank.

Students must declare their intent to pursue the dual degree no later than their third semester in law school. The first year is dedicated exclusively to the standard 1L law curriculum. In subsequent years, students complete remaining law requirements alongside M.ENG. coursework.

Admission to the program requires acceptance to both the School of Law and the Graduate School. The Graduate School will accept the LSAT in place of the GRE.

Admission Requirements M.ENG.

• 3.0 GPA (undergraduate);
• LSAT may substitute for the GRE in the dual-degree program; an undergraduate, ABET-approved engineering degree or equivalent;
• Approval of the School of Law and the School of Engineering.

Proposed Curriculum

J.D./Master of Engineering Proposed Curriculum

J.D./M.S. Program Contacts

Law Faculty Advisor:

Dr. Victoria Sutton. M.P.A., Ph.D., J.D.
Paul Whitfield Horn Professor
Associate Dean for Digital Learning and Graduate Education
Texas Tech University School of Law
Lubbock, TX 79409
Phone: (806) 834-1752
vickie.sutton@ttu.edu

Engineering School Contact:

Changzhi, Li, Ph.D.
Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Programs, Professor, College of Engineering
Phone: (806) 834-8682
changzhi.li@ttu.edu

Graduate School Contact:

Shannon Samson
Graduate Student Recruitment Coordinator
Campus MS 41030
Phone: (806) 834-5201
shannon.samson@ttu.edu