JD Law at University of Idaho

Programme overview

The Juris Doctor degree equips you with a broad legal education and professional skills for a career in law, business or public service. Through the study of appellate court decisions, advanced readings, simulations and real-world practice, you will learn to analyze, interpret and apply the law to meet the diverse legal needs of your future clients. You'll also receive intensive training in legal research, writing, oral arguments and other skills essential to the practice of law.

Faculty: College of Law | Duration: Three years, 90 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Moscow, ID, United States

What you will study

The degree totals 90 credits. Required courses listed in the catalogue include LAW 8050 Civil Procedure and Introduction to Law; LAW 9720 Advanced Advocacy; LAW 8070 Property; LAW 8090 Torts; LAW 8120 Criminal Law; LAW 8130 Contracts.

Career pathways

Related occupations listed for this programme include Lawyers; Judicial Law Clerks; Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers; Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators; Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must also meet University of Idaho College of Graduate Studies admission requirements.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

Graduate priority dates for full consideration for admission and funding: fall Jan. 15, spring Sept. 1, summer Jan. 15. Programme-specific deadlines take precedence. The online application fee is $50 (non-refundable).

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

Apply through the official page: https://www.uidaho.edu/law/admissions

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