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Computer Science for Lawyers

12 months
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2100 USD/year
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About

The Computer Science for Lawyers program offered by Harvard University will equip you with a richer appreciation of the legal ramifications of clients’ technological decisions and policies.

Overview

What you will study

Through a mix of technical instruction and discussion of case studies, the Computer Science for Lawyers program offered by Harvard University will empower you to be an informed contributor in technology-driven conversations. It will also prepare you to formulate technology-informed legal arguments and opinions and, ultimately, to serve clients better.

Topics include programming languages, algorithms, cybersecurity, cloud computing, database design, and challenges at the intersection of law and technology. No prior programming experience is required.

Programme Structure

The program focuses on:

  • Computational Thinking
  • Programming Languages
  • Algorithms & Data Structures
  • Cryptography
  • Cybersecurity I
  • Internet Technologies & Cloud Computing
  • Web Development
  • Database Design
  • Cybersecurity II
  • Challenges at the Intersection of Law and Technology

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

Delivered

Online
  • Self-paced

What students do after studying Computer Science & IT

This information is based on LinkedIn alumni data for graduates from 2018 to 2024 and may not fully represent all career outcomes

Total alumni

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • This course is designed for attorneys who expect to work closely with and advise decision-makers on legal matters that impact or intersect with technology. 
  • Participants should have a JD, LL.M., LL.B., or the equivalent, be currently working in an organization in the legal sector, or be enrolled in a JD, LL.M., LL.B or equivalent program at an accredited law school.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    2100 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 2100 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
  • National

    2100 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 2100 USD for the full programme during 12 months.

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