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PhD Judicial Studies at University of Nevada, Reno

University of Nevada, Reno, United States

Programme overview

Established in 2001, the Ph.D. in Judicial Studies is the nation's only doctoral degree designed exclusively for current sitting judges. The University of Nevada, Reno Judicial Studies Program partners with The National Judicial College and the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, known as the , to offer a wide diversity of trainings and courses and, coupled with independent study, allow judges to…

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

What you will study

For instance, if a judge-student earns an MJS entirely through University of Nevada, Reno courses, they would take 32 credits at $395/credit, plus various other fees. 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.

Intake: July 1 (Fall); December 1 (Spring)

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

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