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JSD (Doctor of Juridical Science) at University of Notre Dame

University of Notre Dame, United States

Programme overview

The J.S.D. is for people seeking an academic career in law, with two years of residency and a thesis of publishable quality in any field of legal studies, with a historical focus on international human rights law.

Faculty: The Law School  |  Department: Law  |  Duration: 2 years of residency plus dissertation  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Notre Dame, IN, United States

What you will study

First year: at least 12 credit hours of coursework; then dissertation work under a Law School faculty member.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admitted candidates must demonstrate substantial potential for a publishable thesis; open to those with an LL.M.-level education.

USD 37,892 a year (2026-27). JSD tuition for the 2026-27 academic year; fees of $520 per year are in addition and excluded. Source

Notre Dame Law School admits new Juris Doctor students for the fall term only.

JSD applications are submitted through the LSAC online system and are due March 15; supporting documents are due April 1.

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

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