East Lansing,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Juris Doctor in East Lansing United States | Michigan State University
Michigan State University
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East Lansing United States
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Qualification
Juris Doctor
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
45,600
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Our specialized programs and focus areas offer curated course selections to help you develop expertise in specific legal practice fields. Among our most sought-after options are courtroom preparation through the Trial Practice Institute, pursuing a combined JD/MBA degree with MSU's Broad School of Business, and enhancing mediation techniques via Alternative Dispute Resolution. Complement your academic learning with practical legal experience through our clinical and externship opportunities. The curriculum centers on four fundamental learning objectives (PDF) and ensures that regardless of your chosen specialization, you'll graduate from MSU Law fully equipped for professional success. Each year, we provide around 140 diverse elective courses, featuring teaching methods that span from traditional Socratic instruction to small, interactive seminar discussions. Our distinguished faculty - both passionate and highly accomplished - will motivate you to explore new legal interests you never anticipated. Their insightful legal perspectives will profoundly influence your professional journey long after graduation.
Destination of Study
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Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
All Official Transcripts. TOEFL PBT - 550. TOEFL IBT - 80. IELTS - 6.5.
Transcripts: As part of the CAS, you must provide an official copy of all undergraduate transcript(s) to LSAC. You must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university prior to enrollment.
Letters of Recommendation: You must arrange for MSU Law to receive two letters of recommendation written by individuals who are able to offer insightful comments regarding your potential for success in law school and/or your suitability for the practice of law. Letters of recommendation should be submitted through LSAC's Letter of Recommendation Service. Getting Strong Recommendations
Resume: You must provide a professional resume. Top Resume Tips
Personal Statement: You must provide a personal statement of no more than three pages in length. The personal statement may address any topic, however, the following questions may be helpful when preparing your personal statement. Creating Your Best Personal Statement
What motivates you to pursue a legal education?
What personal or professional goals have you established for yourself?
In what ways have your life experiences prepared you to succeed in law school?
In what ways have you encountered and overcome instances of adversity, and how might such experiences contribute to your effectiveness as an attorney?
In what ways might you contribute to diversity within the MSU Law student body and the legal profession?
Are there particular reasons you have for applying to Michigan State University College of Law?
Optional Diversity Statement: MSU Law seeks to have a diverse and inclusive environment. You are invited to submit an optional two-page diversity statement on how your experiences, personal attributes, or character will add to the inclusive culture at MSU Law. This statement should speak to something different beyond what was discussed in the personal statement.
Supplemental Addenda: Though not required, the Admissions Committee allows applicants to submit supplemental statement(s) that address extenuating circumstances affecting college performance, weak performance on standardized exams, or other contextual information that might relate to an applicant's potential for success in law school. Character & Fitness Disclosures
International Applicants: If your first language is not English and you have not earned a baccalaureate or graduate degree from a U.S. educational institution, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is required. Additionally, if your postsecondary work was completed outside of the U.S. or Canada, you are required to use the LSAC JD Credential Assembly Service for evaluation of your university transcript.
Transcripts: As part of the CAS, you must provide an official copy of all undergraduate transcript(s) to LSAC. You must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university prior to enrollment.
Letters of Recommendation: You must arrange for MSU Law to receive two letters of recommendation written by individuals who are able to offer insightful comments regarding your potential for success in law school and/or your suitability for the practice of law. Letters of recommendation should be submitted through LSAC's Letter of Recommendation Service. Getting Strong Recommendations
Resume: You must provide a professional resume. Top Resume Tips
Personal Statement: You must provide a personal statement of no more than three pages in length. The personal statement may address any topic, however, the following questions may be helpful when preparing your personal statement. Creating Your Best Personal Statement
What motivates you to pursue a legal education?
What personal or professional goals have you established for yourself?
In what ways have your life experiences prepared you to succeed in law school?
In what ways have you encountered and overcome instances of adversity, and how might such experiences contribute to your effectiveness as an attorney?
In what ways might you contribute to diversity within the MSU Law student body and the legal profession?
Are there particular reasons you have for applying to Michigan State University College of Law?
Optional Diversity Statement: MSU Law seeks to have a diverse and inclusive environment. You are invited to submit an optional two-page diversity statement on how your experiences, personal attributes, or character will add to the inclusive culture at MSU Law. This statement should speak to something different beyond what was discussed in the personal statement.
Supplemental Addenda: Though not required, the Admissions Committee allows applicants to submit supplemental statement(s) that address extenuating circumstances affecting college performance, weak performance on standardized exams, or other contextual information that might relate to an applicant's potential for success in law school. Character & Fitness Disclosures
International Applicants: If your first language is not English and you have not earned a baccalaureate or graduate degree from a U.S. educational institution, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is required. Additionally, if your postsecondary work was completed outside of the U.S. or Canada, you are required to use the LSAC JD Credential Assembly Service for evaluation of your university transcript.
Tuition
USD
45,600