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Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) at Duke University

Duke University, United States

Programme overview

Research doctorate in law for students with outstanding academic credentials who intend an academic career, with a faculty supervisor, written and oral examinations, a research proposal and a dissertation.

Faculty: Duke Law School  |  Duration: Minimum 3 years, maximum 5 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Durham, NC, United States

What you will study

One to two semesters of coursework in residence, written and oral exams in the general field of study, and a dissertation; forty-eight credits in total, with up to 24 credits from the applicant's LLM counting.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First degree in law (JD, LLB or equivalent) and an LLM from an accredited American law school (LLMs from common law countries considered in exceptional cases); three recommendation letters, a substantial writing sample and a 2-5 page research proposal. Application deadline March 1.

Duration: Minimum 3 years, maximum 5 years

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