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Doctor of Juridical Science SJD

NA On Campus Phd Program

University of Iowa

Program Overview

The SJD program at the University of Iowa College of Law is intended for those who wish to conduct original and advanced legal research under faculty supervision. SJD students are expected to carry out legal research and writing which makes a significant and original contribution to the legal literature. The SJD dissertation must be of publishable quality and must provide lawyers, scholars, and governmental officials with a useful understanding, not previously available, of a particular area of law.Students in the College of Law's SJD Program apply to and receive their degree from the College of Law.

Program Key Stats

$30300 (Annual cost)



84 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Unofficial academic records/transcripts, Official GRE scores, TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores, Financial Statement.

Career Options

  • Degree requirements differ depending on whether a student chooses to complete a thesis
  • which is recommended for those planning on doctoral studies
  • Since this is a fixed two-year program
  • students will not choose amongst course offerings and no transfer credits will be given

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