Overview

Key facts:

As a student in the Juris Doctor - Family and Juvenile Law concentration at Liberty University , you’ll be prepared to:

Defend children who find themselves in trouble with the law

Represent all parties involved in a divorce

Help place children in adoptive homes

Prosecute those who abuse children

You’ll not only learn the substantive law needed to represent these children and families, but you’ll get to explore these issues from a distinctively Christian perspective. We will teach you how to minister to hurting families and bring hope to those who often have no hope.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Adoption Law

Child Abuse and the Law

Children and the Law Seminar

Family Law

Contracts

Torts

Property

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-13 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2025-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 SCH

90-92

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Legal Studies View 56 other PhDs in Legal Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be admitted to Liberty’s J.D. program, you’ll need a bachelor’s degree from an institution that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Department of Education.

Register and apply online through the Law School Admission Council (LSAC). Complete each section of the Application for Admission, which includes your Personal Profile Statement.

To apply, you must take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and register with the Credential Assembly Service (CAS).

One letter of recommendation is required, addressing your academic performance and abilities, preferably from a faculty advisor or professor in your major field of study. If you have been out of school for several years or have served in the military, a letter from an employer or commanding officer is appropriate.

Applicants are encouraged to submit a current résumé with the Application for Admission form.

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Tuition Fee

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International

41800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 41800 USD per year during 36 months.
National

41800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 41800 USD per year during 36 months.
In-State

41800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 41800 USD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Lynchburg

942 - 1540 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for Lynchburg

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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