Description

Students gain a detailed understanding of the legal issues surrounding genetic applications such as: cloning, forensic evidence, gene testing, gene therapy, genetically modified organisms, and stem cells and behavioral genetics. Students also examine the laws that enable and constrain the development, control and application of biotechnology and genomics.

The LLM in biotechnology and genomics is offered through the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law's Center for Law, Science and Innovation, the nation's oldest, largest and most comprehensive research center focusing on the intersection of law and science. Through classroom instruction and guided independent study, Master of Laws candidates will examine the legal issues surrounding genetic applications such as: