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PhD of Juridical Science

Penn State Dickinson Law

  • Carlisle, United States
  • 3 years
  • English
  • Hybrid
  • PhD

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Penn State Dickinson Law campus

About the program

A research doctorate in law for scholars who already hold an advanced law degree.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Graduates are expected to explain core concepts in Juridical Science
  • Apply appropriate methods to practical problems
  • Communicate findings clearly
  • And use discipline-relevant tools responsibly.

Career outcomes

  • Legal Analyst
  • Lawyer
  • Compliance Officer
  • Policy Advisor
  • Legal Researcher

Curriculum

  • The S.J.D. Typically takes three years
  • With a maximum of five. Candidates spend one academic year in residence in Carlisle and write a dissertation under faculty supervision
  • With the remaining work possibly done remotely. Post-candidacy tuition is charged per semester at a reduced rate.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Advanced legal degree (e.G. LL.M.) And a research proposal
  • Domestic or internationally trained legal scholars
  • Three recommendation letters including one from a law professor
  • Writing sample
  • Personal statement
  • CV.

Accepted academic background

Advanced legal degree (e.G. LL.M.) And a research proposal, Domestic or internationally trained legal scholars, Three recommendation letters including one from a law professor, Writing sample, Personal statement, CV.

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 88
  • IELTS 6.5
  • Duolingo 120

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport identification
  • Academic transcripts
  • Degree certificates
  • English proficiency evidence where required
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Research proposal where required
  • References
  • Program-specific supporting documents.

How to apply

  1. Visit the official website. Review the doctoral admission requirements for PhD of Juridical Science. Confirm the academic and research requirements. Prepare a research proposal and identify a suitable research area where required. Submit academic transcripts
  2. Degree certificates
  3. References
  4. English proficiency evidence where required
  5. supporting documents. Complete the doctoral application. Pay the application fee. Wait for the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$30,846 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusCarlisle
Faculty or schoolPenn State Dickinson Law
DepartmentDepartment of Law
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.