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Doctor of Juridical Science

At University at Buffalo - SUNY

Location

United States

Qualification

Doctoral degree

Fees

USD35400

(2026)

Duration

3 Year(s)

Next intake

20.01.2027

Course info

The University at Buffalo's research doctorate is for lawyers throughout the world interested in analyzing, understanding, assessing and using law as a mode of social organization and an instrument of governance. Our program trains legal scholars to employ interdisciplinary tools to observe, analyze and assess legal doctrines, policies and institutions. The Doctor of Juridical Science is the law school's most advanced degree. It makes full use of our creative and interdisciplinary faculty to prepare students for careers as law professors, judicial and other public offices, as well as high-level policy positions in international organizations.

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide.Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

Duration: 3 Year(s)

Fees: USD35400

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2027	Amherst
Fall (August), 2027	Amherst
Spring (January), 2028	Amherst

Entry requirements for University at Buffalo - SUNY

The University at Buffalo’s J.S.D. degree is designed for the student who has already earned a first law degree (a J.D. or LL.B.) and an LL.M. degree, who has strong English language skills, and who already has identified a well-defined research problem to pursue. The requirement of an LL.M. may be waived where an applicant with an outstanding academic record has demonstrated the capacity to undertake sophisticated scholarly research by submitting original written work of high quality.

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Application Deadline

22/02/2026

Further information

If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at University at Buffalo - SUNY. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.