Key Information
Duration
- Full-time
36 months
The SJD is designed to be completed in 3 years although it is possible for Candidates to receive permission to spend up to 5 years to complete their Dissertations.
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before Jul 2027, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before Jun 2027, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
Language
English
English Requirements
Duolingo English Test: 130
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TOEFL iBT: OR 100
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IELTS: 7
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Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- New York City, United States
Disciplines
Environmental Economics & Policy; Legal Studies
Overview
All SJD Environmental Law candidates at Pace University must spend at least one year in residence at Pace University, not counting the year they spend doing preliminary work, if applicable. During this year all SJD Candidates must be enrolled in the research seminar.
The research seminar is mandatory for all SJD Candidates in the Prospectus stage. The seminar will cover topics of plagiarism, citation form, and research methodologies. Visit the programme website for more information
Dissertation
The Dissertation presented at the end of the SJD is the product of extensive legal research, offers original ideas and should be an important contribution to the field of environmental legal scholarship. It documents the Candidate’s ability 1) to make substantive contributions to answering a major intellectual question and 2) to communicate research results with professional competence.
Programme Structure
The SJD structure is as follows:
- Year 1: preliminary coursework
- Year 2: research seminar, research and development of Prospectus, and, when appropriate, commence drafting Dissertation
- Year 3: continuation of research, writing Dissertation and defense
Check out the full curriculum
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Duolingo English Test: 130
TOEFL iBT: OR 100
IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- From all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. If your transcript is not in English, please submit a translated version.
- Your personal statement must be no more than 500 words and written in English. It must be entirely your own work.
- Please submit at least two letters of recommendation. These letters should be written by persons who know you well enough to evaluate your academic or professional background and your capacity for graduate law study.
- Please submit a short sample of your best legal writing. For example, you might submit a legal brief or memorandum from your professional practice, or an academic paper from your previous law studies.
- This document should be a chronological summary of your academic and professional experience.
- Applicants for the SJD programme must submit a research proposal, explaining the subject they intend to research while at Haub Law.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International (Non-residents): 76,544 AUD / year ≈ 54,890 USD / year
Out-of-State: 76,544 AUD / year ≈ 54,890 USD / year
Domestic In-State: 76,544 AUD / year ≈ 54,890 USD / year
Living costs
New York City, United States: 2,537-5,533 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.