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JD Law at Syracuse University

Syracuse University, United States

Programme overview

The ABA-approved JD prepares students to be practice-ready lawyers across many fields, with emphasis on collaboration and a large alumni network. From the second year students can pursue specialised areas of law supported by clinics, internships and externships.

Faculty: College of Law  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Syracuse, NY, United States

What you will study

Learning outcomes cover substantive and procedural law, essential lawyering skills, professional and ethical responsibility, and professional readiness including technology use. The Orange Flex option lets students take the final year remotely through JDinteractive with an externship, and one-week residency courses run in August, January, March and April.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, or three-fourths of the credits toward one (or a 3+3 agreement after three undergraduate years). LSAT or GRE required; JD-Next accepted as a complement. Fall start only. Admission considers academic trajectory and course rigour, the LSAT Writing Sample, undergraduate institution, graduate study, work experience, leadership, community service and evidence of motivation.

USD 67,180 a year (2026-2027). On-campus JD tuition, $33,590 per semester Source

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

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