Las Vegas,
NV,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Juris Doctor in Las Vegas United States | University of Nevada, Las Vegas
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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Las Vegas United States
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Qualification
Juris Doctor
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,170
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Recognizing that every student has unique needs, Boyd provides flexible Juris Doctor options including full-time and part-time tracks. The full-time day program spans three years, while part-time day and evening options extend over four years.
Boyd leads the way in transforming legal education, equipping graduates with exceptional preparation for legal practice. Our curriculum blends comprehensive skills training and professional development with a challenging academic framework. The JD program harmonizes conventional classroom learning with hands-on experiences. Key components - including Lawyering Process courses covering legal research, writing, and analysis; the Saltman Center for Conflict Resolution; the Thomas & Mack Legal Clinic; plus externships, simulations, service learning, and community service initiatives - guide students in bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical problem-solving for clients.
Boyd alumni master the art of legal practice, combining theoretical knowledge, analytical skills, practical wisdom, sound judgment, innovative thinking, and ethical standards. They emerge with deep legal understanding, practical application skills, and readiness for evolving professional opportunities.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants for admission to the William S. Boyd School of Law must:
Have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university, or be on track to graduate before law school classes begin.
Have taken the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) or qualify for the LSAT-Alternate Admission Program. The test is offered several times per year. LSAT scores older than five years will not be considered.
Register for, and maintain an up-to-date file with the LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS). It is the responsibility of applicants to ensure that an official transcript from each institution they have attended is sent by that institution to CAS. Do not have transcripts sent directly to the Boyd School of Law.
Transcripts - One transcript from every post-secondary institution the applicant has attended (regardless of whether a degree or credential was earned), showing all coursework, extension and correspondence work, any degrees earned, and the dates that those degrees were awarded. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted as part of the application process. However, if an applicant is admitted, official transcripts will be required by the date specified on the Certificate of Admission. Transfer credits posted on another institution's transcript will not be accepted in lieu of the transcript itself. Only transcripts sent directly from the institution are considered official. Failure to disclose all coursework and/or degrees awarded will result in rescission of admission. IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL - 80, (Paper-based) Minimum score - 74 (Computer-based) Minimum score - 213, Pearson Test of English (PTE) - Minimum score - 65
Have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university, or be on track to graduate before law school classes begin.
Have taken the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) or qualify for the LSAT-Alternate Admission Program. The test is offered several times per year. LSAT scores older than five years will not be considered.
Register for, and maintain an up-to-date file with the LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS). It is the responsibility of applicants to ensure that an official transcript from each institution they have attended is sent by that institution to CAS. Do not have transcripts sent directly to the Boyd School of Law.
Transcripts - One transcript from every post-secondary institution the applicant has attended (regardless of whether a degree or credential was earned), showing all coursework, extension and correspondence work, any degrees earned, and the dates that those degrees were awarded. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted as part of the application process. However, if an applicant is admitted, official transcripts will be required by the date specified on the Certificate of Admission. Transfer credits posted on another institution's transcript will not be accepted in lieu of the transcript itself. Only transcripts sent directly from the institution are considered official. Failure to disclose all coursework and/or degrees awarded will result in rescission of admission. IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL - 80, (Paper-based) Minimum score - 74 (Computer-based) Minimum score - 213, Pearson Test of English (PTE) - Minimum score - 65
Tuition
USD
24,170