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Law, J.D. (Two-Year for Foreign Lawyers)

At Saint Louis University – Globally Recruit

Location

United States

Qualification

Doctoral degree

Fees

USD17400

(2026)

Duration

4 Semester(s)

Next intake

19.08.2027

Entry Score

6.5

IELTS

Course info

Saint Louis University School of Law offers a two-year J.D. for Foreign Lawyers program enabling highly qualified candidates who have received their first degree in law outside of the United States to earn their Juris Doctor in four semesters by granting them advanced standing based on their prior law studies. The two-year J.D. is designed for foreign lawyers who would like to enhance their professional training by earning the same degree held by U.S. lawyers but in a shorter amount of time.Two-year J.D. students attend classes with students in the traditional J.D. program and can participate fully in other academic and co-curricular opportunities. In addition to earning a credential that may enhance their home country practice, Two-year J.D. students may sit for the bar exam in any state after successful completion of the program, although additional eligibility requirements must be satisfied in all states.

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Duration: 4 Semester(s)

Fees: USD17400

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2027	St. Louis

Entry requirements for Saint Louis University – Globally Recruit

To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:

Hold a first degree in law from a university or law school outside of the United States that qualifies the applicant for bar admission in the home country
Have outstanding academic credentials and demonstrated excellence in professional career activities
Complete an application for admission to the J.D. program and submit all supporting documentation required in such application (including official transcripts and diplomas, two letters of recommendation, professional resume and personal statement)
Submit an official LSAT score reported within the past three years that demonstrates the potential to succeed in the program

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Application Deadline

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Further information

If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at Saint Louis University – Globally Recruit. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.