Overview

Since KU Law's S.J.D. program launched in 2007, students from more than a dozen countries have earned the degree. Recent Doctor of Juridical Science graduates from University of Kansas are working as law faculty all over the world and as policy researchers at private firms in the U.S.

Faculty Connection and Excellence in Research

S.J.D. candidates learn from faculty who are dedicated not only to world-class scholarship but also to world-class teaching. More than one-third of KU Law faculty are engaged in international research, among them two Marshall Scholars.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The S.J.D. cohort at KU Law is small, which means the program can be designed specifically to meet a student's needs.

First-year candidates enroll in an S.J.D. Seminar course that provides an introduction to the American legal system and writing. During a second-year Advanced S.J.D. Seminar, students conduct research and writing for their dissertations.

Each S.J.D. candidate is assigned a faculty committee chair when they are admitted, guiding the process of researching and writing a dissertation.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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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

hold a basic law degree (LL.B.) and a master’s (LL.M.) or a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school;

show an accomplished academic record; and

compose an original, thoughtful dissertation proposal that introduces the research topic the candidate intends to pursue, explains its importance and presents an initial argument that the candidate plans to develop as an S.J.D. candidate.

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

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.

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