Chicago-Kent understands the relationships between law and technology, whether in the law school classroom or in society at large. Students have opportunities to be fully involved in technological initiatives of social import across a spectrum of concerns.

At Chicago-Kent, finding new and beneficial ways to apply technology to legal education is an important institutional objective. Much of what is taken for granted in law school classrooms today--from high-speed Internet access to computer-assisted legal instruction--was pioneered at Chicago-Kent. The law school's innovative course in Litigation Technology teaches students how to use technology to enhance their trial presentations and manage digital evidence in the courtroom.

J.D. students interested in the legal protection of scientific and technological innovations may pursue a certificate in intellectual property law. Chicago-Kent's LL.M. program in international intellectual property law, the first of its kind in the nation, prepares students for the global nature of contemporary intellectual property practice.

Students can participate in public-interest and research initiatives based at Chicago-Kent that focus on law and technology. The Institute for Science, Law and Technology employs a cross-disciplinary approach to evaluating emerging technologies and their impact on society, capitalizing on the expertise of academics, practitioners and policymakers at the intersection of science and law. Several Web-based Access to Justice initiatives make legal resources available to self-represented litigants and pro bono attorneys representing low-income clients. The Institute on Biotechnology and the Human Future analyzes the scientific underpinnings and social impact of biotechnologies and fosters discussion about how biotechnologies can be used appropriately to further human well-being.