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SJD Juridical Science at Indiana University Bloomington

Indiana University Bloomington, United States

Programme overview

Doctor of Juridical Science for international law graduates who already hold an LL.M. and demonstrate exceptional analytical and research abilities, typically aspiring to careers in teaching law.

Faculty: Maurer School of Law  |  Duration: Maximum three years (six semesters); at least one academic year in residence; 30 dissertation credit hours  |  Intake: Fall only  |  Location: Bloomington, IN, United States

What you will study

Three required first-year courses (two academic legal writing courses and an advanced legal research course), a dissertation proposal defended by the end of the first semester, and a publishable-quality dissertation (30 credit hours).

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Entry requirements

Existing LL.M. degree and exceptional educational history (courses, GPA, class rank). Apply via LSAC. English: TOEFL iBT 100, IELTS 7.5 or Duolingo 130 (a U.S. LL.M. also satisfies). Fall start only; priority deadline February 1, final deadline March 1.

Domestic applicants: USD 36,900 for the whole programme (2026-27). Tuition and fees column of the Maurer School of Law 2026-27 graduate programme cost table; the Student Services Fee, international student fee, health insurance and books are listed separately and excluded. Resident rate for the 30 credits programme. Source

International applicants: USD 58,350 for the whole programme (2026-27). Tuition and fees column of the Maurer School of Law 2026-27 graduate programme cost table; the Student Services Fee, international student fee, health insurance and books are listed separately and excluded. Non-Resident rate (30 credits); the same tuition Source

Intake: Fall only

Duration: Maximum three years (six semesters); at least one academic year in residence; 30 dissertation credit

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