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Law (JSD)

Doctoral · Law

Law (JSD)

Stanford University · Stanford, United States

About this programme

The Doctor of the Science of Law (JSD) is our most advanced law degree and is considered a doctorate equivalent to a PhD. It is designed for you if you want to become a scholar and teacher of law, including interdisciplinary approaches to law.

Level
Doctoral
Field
Law
Duration
3 years
Tuition
$77,454 / year
English
IELTS 7 · TOEFL iBT 90
Study mode
Full-time
Intake
Fall

Visa

Application fee
USD 185 (MRV application fee)
Processing time
4 weeks

Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.

Scholarships available (3)

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