Overview
Why Wayne Law
At Wayne State University Law, students train for legal careers in a diverse set of environments. Whether you're passionate about the courtroom or working for a nonprofit or corporation, the Law School's practical legal training prepares you for a successful career. Our location in Detroit also provides students with unique opportunities to put their legal training into practice from day one.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Civil Procedure
- Constitutional Law
- Contracts
- Criminal Law
- Legal Research and Writing
- Property
- Torts
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Environmental Law
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 84 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Civil & Private Law Public Law Legal Studies View 56 other PhDs in Legal Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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
- The online application form with an electronic signature.
- The JD-CAS report, which will include the applicant’s LSAT score(s) and copies of transcripts from U.S. undergraduate universities and colleges the applicant has attended.
- A personal statement, written by the applicant using their own words, conveying information not in the application that the applicant feels the Admissions Committee would find helpful in assessing the candidate.
- Two letters of recommendation from individuals who can comment on the applicant’s intellectual abilities and academic performance.
- A resume detailing the applicant's education, work history and community service — written in reverse chronological order — is required.
Tuition Fee
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International
16727 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1301 USD per credit during 84 months. -
National
16727 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1301 USD per credit during 84 months. -
In-State
15248 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1186 USD per credit during 84 months.
Living costs for Detroit
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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