Juris Doctor - Civil Rights Law in Philadelphia United States | Temple University

The Juris Doctor (J.D.) serves as the foundational professional degree needed to become a lawyer in the U.S. Temple University offers this degree through a three-year full-time track or a four-year evening/part-time option. The J.D. curriculum at Temple equips students with essential legal knowledge, practical abilities, hands-on training, and professional ethics needed for successful law practice. Early coursework like Litigation Basics and Introduction to Transactional Skills immerses students in practical scenarios quickly, while the renowned Legal Research and Writing program builds the strong practical competencies Temple alumni are recognized for. With varied doctrinal, experiential, and interdisciplinary courses taught by distinguished faculty, Temple guarantees every student receives an exceptional legal education tailored to their interests.

Fundamental constitutional protections like free speech, voting rights, freedom from forced labor, and equal access to public spaces form the bedrock of American liberties. Temple's extensive civil rights program examines pressing constitutional matters central to legal debates and societal discussions. Faculty members bring both academic expertise in areas like religious liberty, racial/gender/LGBTQ+ equality, and free expression, as well as real-world experience from civil rights litigation and community advocacy. Temple's civil rights coursework incorporates contemporary debates and challenges through an unmatched selection of courses offering remarkable breadth and depth of coverage.