Law and technology

Integrating knowledge; building community

Technology intersects nearly every aspect of life in today's global society, and the law is no exception. Some of the links are clear—cybersecurity and intellectual property law come to mind—while other fields, such as criminal law, may seem less apparent.

The Law & Technology Program brings together a wide range of expertise from throughout the Maurer School of Law to create an integrated platform for research, academic collaborations, and student experiences. In addition, the Program seeks to build a community of like-minded scholars around this emerging field by sponsoring events that advance the important nexus between law and technology in its many facets.

Maurer's Law & Technology courses have not only broadened my intellectual perspective but have been instrumental in shaping my professional skillset.  

Tanner Wilburn '25, President of the Cybersecurity and Privacy Law Association

Advancing law and technology in three ways

Faculty and research

Program faculty include Prof. Jessica Eaglin, whose recent work, "Technologically Distorted Conceptions of Punishment," was published in the Washington University Law Review.

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Collaboration

The Program works closely with the school's four research centers and with partners throughout the university, including the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering.

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The student experience

Courses, degrees and certificates, student organizations, and experiential opportunities prepare students for the future while building a community of scholars and professionals.

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