Akron,
OH,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Two Year International Juris Doctor - Health Law 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 healthcare sector's impressive expansion and evolution are creating increasing opportunities for legal professionals.
Simultaneously, training competent health law practitioners today presents a fresh and distinctive challenge. Addressing intricate health law matters now demands advanced knowledge at the intersection of scientific, technological, and social disciplines - expertise rarely covered in conventional, limited-scope health law curricula.
Meanwhile, employers across public and private organizations are shifting their emphasis from candidates' knowledge base to their practical application skills. Mirroring this trend, many hiring managers now mandate one to two years of prior experience as an entry requirement.
In response to these evolving demands, UA's Health Law Certificate Program adopts a hands-on methodology, offering practical skill development and field placements to satisfy the experience expectations of employers. This combination of training and real-world exposure prepares graduates to immediately contribute in various practice areas including regulatory compliance and risk assessment, while fostering ongoing consideration of how legal frameworks interact with scientific and technological advancements.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
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.
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.
Effective Fall 2023, TOEFL/IELTS waivers will not be granted for international/non-native English speaking students.
Resume: This should summarize your education, work experience, any publications, and other relevant credentials and accomplishments.
A personal statement. The personal statement may expand on your application or reveal a side of yourself not expressed on your application. It may include, but need not be limited to 1) how a law school education/American JD will further your personal and professional goals, 2) significant personal accomplishments, and 3) special circumstances, if any, that you wish the admissions committee to know as it reviews your file. Avoid clich's, grammatical errors, typographical errors, and plagiarism.
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.
Effective Fall 2023, TOEFL/IELTS waivers will not be granted for international/non-native English speaking students.
Resume: This should summarize your education, work experience, any publications, and other relevant credentials and accomplishments.
A personal statement. The personal statement may expand on your application or reveal a side of yourself not expressed on your application. It may include, but need not be limited to 1) how a law school education/American JD will further your personal and professional goals, 2) significant personal accomplishments, and 3) special circumstances, if any, that you wish the admissions committee to know as it reviews your file. Avoid clich's, grammatical errors, typographical errors, and plagiarism.
Tuition
USD
26,215