St. Louis,
MO,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Two-Year Juris Doctor for Foreign Lawyers in St. Louis United States | Saint Louis University
Saint Louis University
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St. Louis United States
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Qualification
Juris Doctor
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
51,640
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Saint Louis University School of Law provides an accelerated two-year Juris Doctor program tailored for international legal professionals. This specialized track allows exceptional candidates holding a foreign law degree to obtain a U.S. Juris Doctor in just four semesters, with credit given for previous legal education. Designed for global practitioners seeking equivalent credentials to American attorneys in less time, this intensive program integrates participants with regular J.D. students while offering full access to academic and extracurricular activities. Beyond strengthening their international legal practice, graduates become eligible to take any state's bar examination, though all jurisdictions maintain specific admission prerequisites.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:
Hold a first degree in law from a university or law school outside of the United States that qualifies the applicant for bar admission in the home country
Have outstanding academic credentials and demonstrated excellence in professional career activities
Complete an application for admission to the J.D. program and submit all supporting documentation required in such application (including official transcripts and diplomas, two letters of recommendation, professional resume and personal statement)
Submit an official LSAT score reported within the past three years that demonstrates the potential to succeed in the program
If the language of instruction in the applicant's first law degree program was other than English, demonstrate a high level of spoken and written English proficiency by submitting an official TOEFL report with a score of 100 or above or an official IELTS report with a score of 7.5 or above
Note that SLU LAW requires the use of the LSAC Credential Assembly Service, including International Credential Evaluation, in submitting an application for admission to the Two-Year J.D. for Foreign Lawyers. SLU LAW requires that all documentation be submitted in English or with an English translation.
Hold a first degree in law from a university or law school outside of the United States that qualifies the applicant for bar admission in the home country
Have outstanding academic credentials and demonstrated excellence in professional career activities
Complete an application for admission to the J.D. program and submit all supporting documentation required in such application (including official transcripts and diplomas, two letters of recommendation, professional resume and personal statement)
Submit an official LSAT score reported within the past three years that demonstrates the potential to succeed in the program
If the language of instruction in the applicant's first law degree program was other than English, demonstrate a high level of spoken and written English proficiency by submitting an official TOEFL report with a score of 100 or above or an official IELTS report with a score of 7.5 or above
Note that SLU LAW requires the use of the LSAC Credential Assembly Service, including International Credential Evaluation, in submitting an application for admission to the Two-Year J.D. for Foreign Lawyers. SLU LAW requires that all documentation be submitted in English or with an English translation.
Tuition
USD
51,640