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 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00

More details

Priority scholarship deadline: March 15

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Detroit, United States

Disciplines

Civil & Private Law Public Law Legal Studies View 59 other PhDs in Legal Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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IELTS

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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 Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

18270 USD / year

≈ 18270 USD / year
Out-of-State

18270 USD / year

≈ 18270 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16650 USD / year

≈ 16650 USD / year

Living costs

Detroit

United States

1050 - 1770 USD / month

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Overview

Why Wayne Law

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Detroit

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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