Akron,
OH,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Two Year International Juris Doctor in Akron United States | University of Akron
University of Akron
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Akron United States
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Qualification
Juris Doctor
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
26,215
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The University of Akron School of Law is proud to offer an accelerated two-year Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree program for students and practicing lawyers with a foreign law degree.
Our Two-year International J.D. Program enables applicants who have earned a first degree in law outside of the United States to:
Transfer up to 29 credits from a qualified foreign law degree program toward a J.D. degree at Akron Law. This means that you enter our J.D. program with advanced standing and need only 59 credits (the equivalent of four semesters, or two years, of full-time study) to obtain a J.D. degree.
Gain admission without taking the LSAT or GRE examination.
Sit for the bar examination in all 50 American states. By contrast, an LL.M. degree allows access to the bar exam in just a handful of states.
Study on a beautiful and safe campus in a vibrant city known for its hospitality, affordability and many attractions.
Be in close proximity to many large U.S. cities. Akron is a 40-minute drive from Cleveland, two hours from Pittsburgh, and 2.5 hours from Columbus. Short, direct flights are readily available to New York City, Washington D.C., Chicago, Atlanta and the major cities in Florida.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
A complete application form.
An active LSAC account
An active Credential Assembly Service (CAS) subscription
A CAS Law School Report including a transcript from every college or university attended (Note that it is your responsibility to have transcripts sent to CAS for processing.)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Students in our two-year accelerated International JD program should be prepared to read and discuss legal materials. Because class preparation and participation is demanding, students with English limitation may struggle. For this reason, we utilize the TOEFL and IELTS exams to ensure that you will not unduly struggle in the classroom.
Required scores on the TOEFL IBT (internet based test) are a 102 and 610 for the PBT (paper based test). Register for the TOEFL.
Required score on the IELTS is a 7.5. Register for the IELTS.
Full Admission may be given to any applicant who desires to pursue a graduate degree and has a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with an overall grade-point average of 2.75 or better or 3.00 for the last two years (64 semester credits or equivalent), or holds an advanced degree from an accredited college or university in or appropriate to the intended field, or holds a baccalaureate or master's degree from a foreign college or university with first-class standing or its equivalent, plus satisfactory evidence of competence in English. intended field, or holds a baccalaureate or master's degree from a foreign college or university with first-class standing or its equivalent, plus satisfactory evidence of competence in English.
An active LSAC account
An active Credential Assembly Service (CAS) subscription
A CAS Law School Report including a transcript from every college or university attended (Note that it is your responsibility to have transcripts sent to CAS for processing.)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Students in our two-year accelerated International JD program should be prepared to read and discuss legal materials. Because class preparation and participation is demanding, students with English limitation may struggle. For this reason, we utilize the TOEFL and IELTS exams to ensure that you will not unduly struggle in the classroom.
Required scores on the TOEFL IBT (internet based test) are a 102 and 610 for the PBT (paper based test). Register for the TOEFL.
Required score on the IELTS is a 7.5. Register for the IELTS.
Full Admission may be given to any applicant who desires to pursue a graduate degree and has a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with an overall grade-point average of 2.75 or better or 3.00 for the last two years (64 semester credits or equivalent), or holds an advanced degree from an accredited college or university in or appropriate to the intended field, or holds a baccalaureate or master's degree from a foreign college or university with first-class standing or its equivalent, plus satisfactory evidence of competence in English. intended field, or holds a baccalaureate or master's degree from a foreign college or university with first-class standing or its equivalent, plus satisfactory evidence of competence in English.
Tuition
USD
26,215