Overview
Students have the option of completing the JD in the traditional three years, or through an accelerated two-year program designed to get students into the legal workforce faster, with the same essential skills and knowledge.
Features
- Students spend their first year on campus being introduced to the foundations of legal analysis, skills, and professionalism in a diverse learning community.
- The Law program at Drexel University includes traditional first-year courses—such as contracts, property, and criminal law—as well as a critical introduction to lawmaking and statutory interpretation through a legislation and regulation course.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- The remaining curriculum exposes students to a broad array of topics relevant to the study of law.
- Students are required to complete courses in professional responsibility, legal writing and other practice skills, and statutory law.
- Students must also complete at least 50 hours of pro bono work.
- Students are required to complete either a co-op placement or a clinical experience in order to graduate.
- This requirement provides students with an integrated learning experience that prepares them for the complexities of modern-day practice.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 84 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Public Law Business Law View 34 other PhDs in Business Law in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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
- Complete Your Application
- Submit Your Supplemental Materials
- Apply for Financial Assistance
- Check Your Application Status
Tuition Fee
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International
16951 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1396 USD per credit during 84 months. -
National
16951 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1396 USD per credit during 84 months.
Living costs for Philadelphia
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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