Overview

Learning Outcomes

Each student graduating with a J.D. from Emory University School of Law must have demonstrated:

Knowledge and understanding of substantive and procedural law.
Legal analysis and reasoning, legal research, problem-solving, and written and oral communication in the legal context.
Exercise of proper professional and ethical responsibilities to clients and the legal system.
Other professional skills needed for competent and ethical participation as a member of the legal profession.

Programme Structure

Structure:

Year 1 - Get a sound introduction to the central role of legislatures and administrative agencies in your Legislation and Regulation course. Then find your passion as you explore an area of interest with an elective course of your choice.
Year 2 - You'll have our full support as you begin to define your practice area, work setting, and geographic location. To enhance your exploration year, you'll complete a one-week immersion in an advocacy program and a summer internship or clerkship.
Year 3 - Continue to sharpen your skills with practice-oriented coursework and hands-on experiences. Mentoring opportunities under the coaching of a dedicated 3L Career Center advisor will help you focus on your exciting future ahead.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Atlanta, United States

Disciplines

Criminal Law Civil & Private Law Legal Studies 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

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Emory Law’s electronic application is available through the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) electronic application.
Two Letters of Recommendation
A complete CAS report consists of all undergraduate transcripts and at least one reportable LSAT score.
Personal Statement
Application Fee
Applicants are required to take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), administered by Law Services of Newtown, PA, and to use the Candidate Assembly Service (CAS) provided by Law Services, which submits an unofficial college transcript, letters of recommendation, and LSAT score to Emory Law.

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

69510 USD / year

≈ 69510 USD / year
Out-of-State

69510 USD / year

≈ 69510 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

69510 USD / year

≈ 69510 USD / year

Living costs

Atlanta

United States

1213 - 2208 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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