Overview

The Juris Doctor program integrates traditional and experiential learning. Various parts of the program — the Lawyering Process courses in legal research, writing, and analysis; the Saltman Center for Conflict Resolution; the Thomas & Mack Legal Clinic; and our externship, simulation, service learning, and community service opportunities — help our students make the important transition between understanding pure legal theory and applying that theory to solve their clients' problems.

Boyd graduates at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas understand legal practice as a unique combination of theory, analytical ability, common sense, judgment, creativity, and ethics. They understand the law, know how to apply it, and are prepared for the dynamic careers that await them.

Career possibilities

Judicial Clerk
Health Law Attorney
Arbitrator/Mediator
Intellectual Property Attorney
Immigration Attorney
Prosecutor
Public Defender
Legislator
Legal Aid Attorney
Law Librarian
Lobbyist
FBI Agent
Solo Practitioner
Regulatory Attorney

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Civil Procedure/Alternative Dispute Resolution
Constitutional Law
Contracts
Criminal Law
Evidence
Lawyering Process
Professional Responsibility
Property
Torts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Las Vegas, United States

Disciplines

Legal Studies View 59 other PhDs in Legal Studies 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for admission to the William S. Boyd School of Law must:

Have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university, or be on track to graduate before law school classes begin. The bachelor's degree may be in a discipline or major.
Have taken the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) or qualify for LSAT-Alternate Admission. The test is offered several times per year. LSAT scores older than five years will not be considered.
Register for, and maintain an up-to-date file with the LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS). It is the responsibility of applicants to ensure that an official transcript from each institution they have attended is sent by that institution to CAS.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26658 USD / year

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Out-of-State

26368 USD / year

≈ 26368 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

7736 USD / year

≈ 7736 USD / year

Living costs

Las Vegas

United States

880 - 1430 USD / month

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