Overview

The S.J.D is primarily a research and writing degree (as opposed to a course-oriented degree such as the LL.M. degree) during which the S.J.D. candidate conducts extensive postgraduate-level legal research with a view toward submitting an acceptable doctoral dissertation of publishable quality within a five-year period.

Features

This Doctor of Juridical Science program at Southern Methodist University is intended for highly qualified candidates seeking a legal academic career or a high level, policy-oriented governmental or inter-governmental position.

Programme Structure

Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dallas, United States

Disciplines

Civil & Private Law Public Law View 60 other PhDs in Public Law 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

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General requirements

Career goals. The S.J.D. is primarily intended for highly qualified candidates seeking a legal academic career or a high-level, policy-oriented governmental or intergovernmental position, and the candidate must demonstrate such a career goal.

Academic achievement. An applicant must demonstrate outstanding achievement in previous academic programs.

Research and writing. An applicant must demonstrate the ability to conduct graduate-level legal research and writing in English.

Primary Supervisor. The applicant must obtain as a Primary Supervisor who is a faculty member of the SMU Dedman School of Law. The Primary Supervisor must have particular expertise in the S.J.D. candidate's general area of doctoral research.

Statement of Subject of Dissertation.

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Dallas

United States

1140 - 1925 USD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Dallas

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