JSD Doctor of Juridical Science at University of Chicago

Programme overview

The JSD is the Law School's research doctorate. Candidates write a dissertation making a creditable contribution to legal scholarship under the supervision of at least two faculty members. The Law School awards the JSD and the D.Comp.L., the latter at the student's option if the same requirements are met.

Faculty: Law School | Department: Law School | Duration: Dissertation within five years of first registration; at least two years (six quarters) in residence | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Students register three quarters a year, take part in dissertation-related classes, the Junior Scholars Colloquium, faculty workshops and Works in Progress lunches, and are reviewed periodically by the Graduate Studies Committee.

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Entry requirements

JSD: most candidates first complete the LLM Program; top LLM or JD graduates of other US law school programmes may be admitted directly, and holders of law degrees from other common law and commonwealth nations with an outstanding academic record may be considered; English test if English is not the native language (unless a full academic year at a US law school within five years): TOEFL total at least 104, or IELTS overall at least 7.5 with at least 7.0 on each sub-score, taken within two years of applying.

Duration: Dissertation within five years of first registration; at least two years (six quarters) in residence

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