Overview

This Juridical Science programme offered by Wake Forest University enables students to undertake original investigation into a specific area of law through sustained scholarly research and dissertation development. Candidates refine advanced legal research, analysis, and academic writing skills while producing publishable work that makes a substantial contribution to legal scholarship and deepens understanding of complex legal issues.

Key Facts

Based at Wake Forest University School of Law, the programme is designed primarily for scholars, legal academics, and international legal professionals pursuing careers in higher education, research, or senior governmental roles. Students work closely with a faculty advisory committee comprising experts in their chosen field, benefiting from mentorship, research support, and access to university resources throughout the dissertation process.

Programme Structure

Research Areas:

Juridical Science
Legal Theory
Comparative Law
International Law
Constitutional Law
Administrative Law
Corporate Law
Commercial Law
Human Rights Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Winston-Salem, United States

Disciplines

Legal Studies View 59 other PhDs in Legal Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

To be eligible for admission, an SJD applicant must

Hold a first degree in law (LL.B.) or equivalent from a foreign institution (non-U.S.)
Hold a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from Wake Forest University School of Law or another ABA-accredited law school
Have outstanding academic credentials
Demonstrate exceptional promise as a legal scholar through submission of prior written work (such as an LL.M. thesis) of high quality
Possess exceptional English language proficiency
Present an original and detailed doctoral dissertation proposal

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

60820 USD / year

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Out-of-State

60820 USD / year

≈ 60820 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

60820 USD / year

≈ 60820 USD / year

Living costs

Winston-Salem

United States

864 - 1409 USD / month

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Domestic

Living costs

Winston-Salem

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