Science, Technology, and Law Minor

Discover a new path

Virginia Tech offers a unique minor in Science, Technology, and Law (STL) that puts you at the intersection of creativity, innovation, and law. Whether you’re an engineer, artist, business major, or scientist, this minor helps you understand how intellectual property (IP) shapes every field. From patents to copyright, trademarks to trade secrets, you’ll gain the tools to protect ideas and navigate the rules that shape today’s fast-changing world.

Why Choose the STL Minor?

• Build valuable expertise and gain knowledge of intellectual property law that applies across any career.
• Protect what matters by learning how law impacts technology, business, science, and the arts.
• Prepare for what’s next and strengthen your path to law school, grad school, or a wide range of industries.

Your Experience

• One-on-one advising to map your path, whether toward law school or a different career.
• Guest speakers from law schools and the IP field.
• Networking opportunities with experts in IP, technology, and innovation.

Who Can Add the STL Minor?

The STL minor is open to all majors in any college. Its flexibility is complement any field of study from engineering and business to the arts and sciences.