Berkeley,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Juridical Science in Berkeley United States | University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
|
Berkeley United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,366
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Doctor of Juridical Science (J.S.D.) represents Berkeley Law's highest academic law degree, equipping graduates for distinguished careers in legal education and scholarly research worldwide. Our J.S.D. curriculum focuses on self-directed study and dissertation writing, culminating in a publication-worthy thesis that makes an original contribution to the student's chosen legal field. First-year scholars participate in a mandatory J.S.D. seminar that introduces foundational concepts in American legal theory while providing structured feedback on their developing research projects. After this core seminar, students pursue additional coursework as determined by their faculty mentor.
This three-year program requires continuous full-time enrollment. After successfully completing the introductory seminar and passing an oral qualifying exam, students achieve J.S.D. candidate status. Qualified candidates receive a nonresident tuition waiver (when applicable) for the final two years of the program.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
The minimum graduate admission requirements are: bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution; satisfactory scholastic average, usually a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale; and enough undergraduate training to do graduate work in your chosen field.
TOEFL at least 90 for the Internet-based test (IBT), and 570 for the paper-based format (PBT); Overall Band score must be at least 7 on a 9-point scale for IELTS
Tuition
USD
27,366