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JD Juris Doctor at University of Virginia

University of Virginia, United States

Programme overview

Three-year, full-time-only professional law degree at the second-oldest continuously operating law school in the United States, offering nearly 300 courses and seminars each year, clinics, externships, study abroad and dual-degree options.

Faculty: School of Law  |  Department: Law  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall (applications open September 1, deadline March 1)  |  Location: Charlottesville, VA, United States

What you will study

First-year required courses, then electives including intensive short courses taught by practitioners, seminars and advanced theory courses focused on legal scholarship, and practical courses such as clinics, trial advocacy and public speaking.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applications for 2027 entry open September 1, 2026 with a March 1, 2027 deadline; regular and binding expedited decision options are offered, with separate guidance for international and foreign-educated applicants.

Domestic applicants: USD 77,926 a year (2026-27). Virginia resident J.D. tuition for 2026-27, excluding required fees ($3,974), living expenses and books. Source

International applicants: USD 80,244 a year (2026-27). Nonresident J.D. tuition for 2026-27, excluding required fees ($4,656), living expenses and books. Source

Intake: Fall (applications open September 1, deadline March 1)

Duration: 3 years full-time

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