Overview

The Juris Doctor JD degree from Westcliff University exposure to real world legal settings, practical experience, invaluable contacts with alumni and other practitioners will assist you in the transition to the job market and throughout your professional career.

Career opportunities:

Engaging in special areas such as the Business Law Center, Criminal Law Practice Center, Externships, Law Review, Moot Court, Mock Trial, or Negotiations will develop your practical lawyering skills and help you gain hands-on experience to enhance your professional profile. By earning a certificate in Family Law Practice, Real Estate Practice, Business Law, Criminal Law Studies or Immigration Law Practice, you can demonstrate extra preparation and focus in your area of specialty to potential employers.

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Programme Structure

Courses include

Contracts
Criminal Law
Torts
Evidence
Property

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

87 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Irvine, United States

Disciplines

Civil & Private Law Public Law Business Law View 35 other PhDs in Civil & Private Law in United States

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

147 _(verbal)

149 _{(quantitative)}

3.5 _(analytical)

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application – We only accept electronic applications submitted through the Law School Admission Council (LSAC).
Credential Assembly Service (CAS) & LSAT
Personal Statement – Although academic history and the LSAT score are very important in the application review process, the personal statement is a vital factor as well.
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

52480 USD / year

≈ 52480 USD / year
Out-of-State

52480 USD / year

≈ 52480 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

52480 USD / year

≈ 52480 USD / year

Living costs

Irvine

United States

1560 - 2585 USD / month

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