About the course

The Doctor of Juridical Science (J.S.D.) is Berkeley Law’s most advanced law degree, preparing its graduates to excel in careers in teaching and legal scholarship anywhere in the world. Our J.S.D. program emphasizes independent research and writing leading to the completion of a dissertation of publishable quality, representing a significant contribution to a candidate’s field of study.First-year students take a J.S.D. legal scholarship seminar designed to expose students to canonical arguments and central topics in American legal theory, and which also serves as a forum for students to receive guidance and feedback on their own developing research. Beyond this initial required seminar, students take only a limited amount of coursework as approved by their faculty advisor.

　　The J.S.D. program is three years in length and students are expected to maintain full-time registration for the duration of the program. Upon completing the required seminar and passing an oral qualifying examination, students advance to J.S.D. candidacy. J.S.D. candidates receive a waiver of the nonresident tuition fee (if applicable) for the subsequent two years of the program. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: US$82,098

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Berkeley
Fall (August), 2025	Berkeley

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley Law requires that applicants submit their application online through the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) website. The LSAC is an independent, nonprofit organization that manages admissions for the majority of American law schools. There are two basic steps to applying via LSAC: Submitting your electronic application form (includes CV, personal statement, dissertation proposal summary, writing sample, and application fee), and Submitting your supporting documents (transcripts, recommendation letters). We recommend that you complete and submit your electronic application form even if your supporting documents are not ready, this enables Berkeley Law to see that you have begun the application process and will create a record for you in our system. Once you have submitted your application form and paid the application fee, you will use LSAC’s LL.M. Credential Assembly Service (CAS) to submit your supporting documents. • The minimum graduate admission requirements are: a bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution, a satisfactory scholastic average, usually a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale, and enough undergraduate training to do graduate work in your chosen field. Graduates of recognized academic institutions outside the United States should hold a degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree. Equivalency is determined by International Evaluators in the Graduate Admissions Office. Request required transcripts, Write your personal statement, The minimum score required is 100 on the internet-based TOEFL, or 600 on the paper-based test.Ielts - Your most recent overall Band score must be at least 7 on a 9-point scale. At least three letters of recommendation are required. Applicants should check with their prospective department for questions regarding letters of recommendation.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　The next application deadline is 03 December 2024

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of California - Berkeley. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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