Key information Duration: Full-time, 48 months Start date: August 2027 Application deadline: Apply before April 2027 Language: English — TOEFL
iBT: 90 Delivered: On Campus Campus location: Atlanta, United States Disciplines: Legal Studies Overview The Juridical Science program of Emory University is a highly selective program open only to applicants who possess a distinguished academic record in law, show promise of outstanding scholarship, and demonstrate potential for completing a scholarly dissertation of high quality. Programme Structure Curriculum: Students in the S.J.D. program must be physically in residence and conduct their work from Emory Law's Atlanta campus during the first two semesters of the program. After the first two semesters in residency, students must be enrolled in the program, but may complete their research and writing from another location if remote work is approved by the student's faculty supervisor and the 24 Executive Director of Graduate Programs. Students are strongly encouraged to stay in residence in Atlanta for at least their third and fourth semesters. Admission requirements Academic requirements We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme. English requirements TOEFL iBT: 90 Other requirements General requirements Application completed online through LSAC. Application fee of $85 paid via credit card when applying online through LSAC. This is a nonrefundable fee. Personal Statement (uploaded via online application). Transcripts, through the Law School Admission Council's Credential Assembly Service (CAS). Emory University School of Law requires the use of the CAS Document Assembly Service for transcript and letter of recommendation transmission. A curriculum vitae or résumé (uploaded via online application). Three letters of recommendation submitted via LSAC's LLM CAS Document Assembly Service. These letters of recommendation should preferably come from individuals who can speak to your ability to succeed in an academic context. A substantial research paper written in, or translated into English. The substantial research paper should exemplify the applicant's best scholarly work. Tuition Fees International: 98,809 AUD / year (≈ 69,510 USD / year) Out-of-State: 98,809 AUD / year (≈ 69,510 USD / year) Domestic (In-State): 98,809 AUD / year (≈ 69,510 USD / year) Living costs Atlanta, United States: 1,724–3,139 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
