MJS Judicial Studies at University of Nevada, Reno

Programme overview

Founded in 1985, the Master of Judicial Studies (MJS) is designed exclusively for current sitting judges who want to deepen their knowledge, strengthen their leadership and advance their education. The degree is offered through a flexible format, where students may complete the program fully online or choose to participate in select in-person classes.

Duration: 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: July 1 (Fall); December 1 (Spring) | Location: Reno, NV, United States

What you will study

The MJS is 32 credits (approximately 11 courses) that can be completed in 2 years, though most judges take 3-4 years. Complete a 6-credit thesis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Baccalaureate degree with a minimum 3.00 GPA Law School and/or Master's degree with a minimum 2.50 GPA Curriculum Vitae/Resume Statement of Purpose

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.

Graduate entry terms are Spring, Summer and Fall 2027 for most programmes; several programmes (for example MPH, PhD Public Health, MSW on campus, DPT) accept Fall applicants only.

Graduate application fee is $60 for domestic students and $95 for international students. Applications are submitted by programme through TargetX, GradCAS, BusinessCAS, SOPHAS or EngineeringCAS as listed on the Graduate School apply page.

Apply through the official page: https://www.unr.edu/grad/apply

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