2026-2027 Course Catalog

Source: https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/engineering_law/joint-degree/computer-science-mcs-law-jd/ Parent: https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/joint-degree-programs/

for the degrees of Master of Computer Science in Computer Science, and the Doctor of the Science of Law in Law

Specific graduate hours of credit for each degree are required: 32 hours for the MCS in Computer Science and 90 hours for the JD in Law. However, some credits used in each program may apply to the other, allowing students to earn both degrees in a shorter time. For the MCS degree

at least 12 credit hours must be law course work relating to legal protections for intellectual property or in related business law fields and
at least 6 credit hours must be from approved law courses as determined by the College of Law.

For the JD degree, 12 credit hours may be computer science or other scientific course work leading to the MCS degree.

for the degrees of Master of Computer Science in Computer Science, and the Doctor of the Science of Law in Law

Department of Computer Science

Department Head: Nancy Amato\ Computer Science Contact: Viveka P Kudaligama\ 1312 Siebel Center, 201 N Goodwin, Urbana, IL 61801\ (217) 333-4428\ Computer Science website\ Computer Science email

College of Law

200 Law Bldg, 504 E Pennsylvania Avenue, Champaign, IL 61820\ College of Law website\ (217) 244-8663

Admissions

Computer Science Admissions & Requirements\ Graduate College Admissions & Requirements\ College of Law Overview of Admissions & Requirements