Juridical Science
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
The Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.) at Wake Forest University is a research-focused doctoral degree designed for legal scholars and educators, primarily targeting international attorneys aiming for academic careers or high-level governmental positions in their home countries. The program emphasizes original scholarly research culminating in a publishable dissertation that makes an original contribution to the field of law.
- Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
- 3 years
- On Campus
- ₹34,30,960/Year
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Program Overview
The Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.) at Wake Forest University is a research-focused doctoral degree designed for legal scholars and educators, primarily targeting international attorneys aiming for academic careers or high-level governmental positions in their home countries. The program emphasizes original scholarly research culminating in a publishable dissertation that makes an original contribution to the field of law.
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Class Size
400 Students
Key Features
Specializations Available
AI/ML, Systems, Theory, Human-Computer Interaction
Research Opportunities
Access to cutting-edge research labs and industry partnerships
Admission Requirements
No Admission Requirement Available.
Key Dates
Application Start time & Deadline
Starting 2026-08-01
Apply before 2125-04-18
Starting 2026-01-01
Apply before 2125-04-18
Program Start
Apr 2026
Programme Structure
The S.J.D. degree will be awarded on the basis of:Satisfactory completion of the courseworkParticipation in colloquia with faculty and othersTimely completion of the dissertation to the satisfaction of the S.J.D. faculty adviserOral defense of the dissertation before a committee of Wake Forest faculty
Program Highlights
- Comprehensive curriculum covering all key topics
- Hands-on projects and real-world case studies
- Expert faculty with industry experience
- Career support and placement assistance
Academic Requirements
No academic requirements found.
English Language Requirements
No English language requirements found.
Additional Requirements
Applicants must hold a first degree in law (LL.B.) or equivalent from a non-U.S. institution and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Wake Forest or another ABA-accredited law school. Candidates should demonstrate outstanding academic credentials, submit high-quality prior written work (such as an LL.M. thesis), exhibit exceptional English proficiency, and present a detailed, original doctoral dissertation proposal. Admission is highly competitive and requires evidence of scholarly promise and research potential.
Course Fees
₹34,30,960/Year
Annual Fee
3 years
Total Duration
Living Costs
No Living costs available.
University Scholarships
No University Scholarships Available
External Scholarships
Rochelle Nicolette Perry Memorial Scholarship
N/A
Amount
1250 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Organization of American States (OAS) Academic Scholarship Program
N/A
Amount
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Master's Scholarship
N/A
Amount
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Denise Halbach Performance Scholarship
N/A
Amount
2000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2025
Thomas Jefferson Prize in United States History
N/A
Amount
300 EUR
Deadline
Anytime
Eligibility Requirements
No Eligibility Requirements Available
Application Process
No Application Steps Available
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