Key information Duration Full-time 12 months two- or three-semester residency. Start dates & application deadlines Starting August 2027 Apply before
Mar 2027 Language English Credits 12 SCH Delivered On Campus Campus Location Stockton, United States Disciplines Civil & Private Law Public Law Legal Studies Overview Who pursues this degree? A JSD, or Doctor of Juridical Science is, in effect, law's counterpart to the PhD. Those who have already earned an a master degree and wish to do intensive in-depth work can apply for the JSD program from University of the Pacific. Program Requirements Earn a minimum of twelve (12) semester hours of credit over the course of a two- or three-semester residency. A cumulative grade point average of not less than 2.7. Successful defense proposal and, ultimately, successful defense dissertation. Programme Structure Courses included: Writing for Publication Directed Research JSD Research Seminar Public International Law Legal English 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: 110 TOEFL® IBT: 88 IELTS: 6.5 Other requirements General requirements To be considered for McGeorge's JSD program, applicants must present evidence of: Graduation from a school of law approved by the American Bar Association; or Admission to the Bar of a state in the United States; or Graduation from a faculty of law in a foreign country whose educational authority has authorized that faculty to issue degrees in law; and Graduation from a Master of Laws (LLM) program or equivalent. Tuition Fees Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality. International: 88,422 AUD / year (≈ 62,678 USD / year) Out-of-State: 88,422 AUD / year (≈ 62,678 USD / year) Domestic In-State: 88,422 AUD / year (≈ 62,678 USD / year) Living costs Stockton, United States: 1,552-2,257 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
