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Legal Informatics

Undergraduate Certificate

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Course Delivery
100% Online
Total Credits
15
In-State Tuition Per Credit
$308.02
Out of State Tuition Per Credit
$400.43

Legal Informatics

Undergraduate Certificate

Legal informatics has been described as "the study of the application of information technologies to the field of law and the use of these technologies by legal professionals." Legal informatics also includes the law related to technology, such as intellectual property law, and security.

The IU Online Undergraduate Certificate in Legal Informatics focuses on the effective use of cutting-edge technology in the study and practice of law. The program is designed for individuals seeking to join a legal team without having to earn a law degree. Our graduates are advocates for the best use of information technology in law, helping lawyers to better meet the needs of their clients, and enhancing the quality of legal services.

As a student in the program, you learn to implement specialized technology in law firms and law-related organizations, assist with presenting a legal case in court, handle electronic evidence with confidence, incorporate effective information governance into any organization, establish proper security and privacy programs, and protect the intellectual property of an organization.

Your IU Online Undergraduate Certificate in Legal Informatics prepares you to work in law firms, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, courts, legal software vendors, and consulting firms i n such careers as:

Cybersecurity specialist
Electronic discovery specialist
Intellectual property law consultant
Contracts and licensing specialist
Internet of things consultant
Information governance advisor
Social media advisor
Legal software specialist
Legal data analyst
Compliance analyst

Certificate Requirements

To earn the Undergraduate Certificate in Legal Informatics, you must complete 15 credit hours.

NOTE: If you choose to pursue the IU Online BS in Informatics, these certificate courses may apply to your degree requirements. Completion of the certificate program does not guarantee admission to the bachelor's degree program.

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Admissions

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

Admissions requirements vary.

NOTE: This program is authorized, exempt, or not subject to state regulatory compliance and may enroll students from all 50 states

To apply to this program:

Complete application for admission.
Complete an essay (applicants with fewer than 26 credit hours).
Submit high school transcript or equivalent (applicants with fewer than 26 credit hours).
International applicants may be asked for additional materials.
Submit official transcripts to mycredit@iupui.edu or:

IUPUI Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Cavanaugh Hall 147
425 University Boulevard
Indianapolis, IN 46202

Priority Application Deadlines:

Fall semester (first-year freshmen): May 1

Fall semester (non–first-year students): Jun 1

Spring semester: Dec 1

Summer session I: Mar 15

Summer session II: May 1

Courses

Core

INFO-I 330	Legal and Social Informatics of Security	3 Credits
INFO-I 350	Foundations in Legal Informatics	3 Credits
INFO-I 410	Electronic Discovery	3 Credits
INFO-I 470	Litigation Support Systems and Courtroom Presentation	3 Credits
NEWM-N 480	Technology and the Law	3 Credits

Find course descriptions with our Search Schedule of Classes/Courses tool.

Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $308.02

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $924.06

Note:

Additional fees will apply.

-This program is ineligible for financial aid.

Cost for Out of State Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $400.43

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1201.29

In accordance with Federal Financial Aid requirements, IU has calculated a “Cost of Attendance” for this program based on the most common enrollments from students who are enrolled full time for the academic year. We’re showing you the estimated cost of attendance for the full 2023–24 academic year (fall and spring semesters). Cut these numbers in half to figure out the cost of a single semester. Your actual costs for housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses will vary based on:

• The number of credit hours you take
• Whether you’re an Indiana resident
• Your personal choices
• Your travel habits

Your cost of attendance may differ from these estimates.

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Tuition & Mandatory Fees

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Direct Costs:

Tuition & Mandatory Fees

Indiana Residents

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Non-residents

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Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $13,010

Books & Supplies $690

Transportation $2350

Personal Expenses $2200

Indirect Costs:

Food & Housing $13,010

Books & Supplies $322

Transportation $2350

Personal Expenses $2200

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Legal Informatics

Undergraduate Certificate

Admissions

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

To apply to this program:

Courses

Core

Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents

Per Credit Hour

3 Credit Hours

Cost for Out of State Residents

Per Credit Hour

3 Credit Hours

What's it like to be an IU Online Student?

Earn an IU education from wherever you are

Get the support you need to succeed

Reap the rewards for decades to come

Take the first step toward a more rewarding future

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