Overview

KU Law students develop expertise in the classroom and in the field. Students perfect legal analysis and writing in the classroom. Then, they put their knowledge to work on real cases through extensive clinical and field placement programs.

The First-Year Experience

Juris Doctor students at University of Kansas take a core first-year curriculum that includes Contracts, Constitutional Law and other key subjects.

The first-year Lawyering Skills Program covers writing and training in negotiation, mediation and other skills.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Business Organizations

Commercial Law: Secured Transactions

Conflict of Laws

Criminal Procedure: Investigation

Evidence

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lawrence, United States

Disciplines

Civil & Private Law Public Law View 35 other PhDs in Civil & Private 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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Other requirements

General requirements

The completed and electronically signed application for admission.

Two letters of recommendation: If you graduated from college within the past three years, at least one letter should come from a college professor.

A personal statement: Your personal statement is your opportunity to share with the Admissions Committee your significant personal, social or academic experiences that demonstrate why you are interested in attending law school and what qualities you will bring to our campus.

Resume: Please attach a resume to your application that includes all of your relevant education, work experience, volunteer activities, honors, scholarships, awards and other activities that reflect your background and experience.

The $55 non-refundable application fee.

Official transcripts of all collegiate, graduate and professional study must be sent directly to the CAS.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

20108 USD / year

≈ 20108 USD / year
Out-of-State

20108 USD / year

≈ 20108 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8548 USD / year

≈ 8548 USD / year

Living costs

Lawrence

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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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