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Juris Doctor at University of New Mexico

University of New Mexico, United States

Programme overview

The University of New Mexico School of Law offers a full-time course of study leading to the degree of Juris Doctor (J.D.).

Faculty: School of Law  |  Department: Law  |  Duration: 86 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Albuquerque, NM, United States

What you will study

Graduation Requirements Detailed information about graduation requirements for the School of Law is contained in the School of Law Bulletin and Handbook of Policies. To be graduated from the University of New Mexico with a J.D. degree, a student must meet all of the following requirements: Residence: The student must spend the equivalent of at least two full academic years in residence at accredited law schools....

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission Requirements Information about the procedure for applying to the School of Law is contained in the School of Law Catalog. All applicants for admission to the School of Law are required to take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), to register for the Law School Data Assembly Service and to have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university before time of registration. Application material is available after September 1; the application deadline is February 1. Beginning law students are admitted at the opening of the fall semester only. No part-time students are admitted.

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.

Duration: 86 credit hours

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