Overview
The Juridical Science degree at University of Virginia is designed for highly qualified, independent students who wish to pursue an extended program of research under the supervision of a faculty member, leading to the submission of a dissertation that makes an original and substantial contribution to legal scholarship.
Features
- The School of Law’s S.J.D. program is intended primarily for aspiring legal academics.
- Graduates have joined the faculty of law schools and universities in many countries, including Canada, China, Egypt, Ghana, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Kuwait, Mexico, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Taiwan, the United Kingdom and the United States. Others have pursued careers in international organizations, governments and private practice worldwide.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Civil Procedure
- Contracts
- Criminal Law
- Torts
- Legal Research and Writing
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
The deadline for S.J.D. applications is April 1.
Language
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Disciplines
Public Law Business Law View 56 other PhDs in Public Law in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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- 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
- A dissertation proposal in sufficient detail to permit the Graduate Committee to evaluate the feasibility, originality and likely scholarly contribution of the candidate's research plans. The proposal should be no more than 20 pages in length.
- All materials required from LL.M. applicants. (Candidates currently enrolled in the School of Law’s LL.M. program can omit materials already submitted as part of their LL.M. application, but should submit LL.M. transcripts, a statement reflecting their reasons for wishing to pursue the S.J.D., and two reference letters from faculty members at the School of Law. They also must update other materials whenever applicable.)
Tuition Fee
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International
67428 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 67428 USD per year -
National
67428 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 67428 USD per year -
In-State
65110 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 65110 USD per year
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