Doctor of Juridical Science

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A Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD; Latin : Scientiae Juridicae Doctor), [1] or a Doctor of the Science of Law (JSD; Latin : Juridicae Scientiae Doctor), [2] is a research doctorate degree in law that is similar to the Doctor of Philosophy degree. [3] [4] [5]

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Australia

The SJD is offered by the Australian National University, [6] Bond University, [7] La Trobe University, [8] the University of Canberra, [9] the University of New South Wales, [10] the University of Sydney, [11] the University of Technology Sydney, [12] and the University of Western Australia. [13]

Canada

In Canada, the JSD or SJD is only offered at University of Toronto Faculty of Law. Other law schools in Canada still offer a PhD in law as the terminal degree.

Italy

In Italy, the title of Doctor of Juridical Science (dottore in scienze giuridiche) is awarded to holders of a Degree in Juridical Sciences (laureain scienze giuridiche, EQF level 6), while Magistral Doctor of Juridical Sciences (dottore magistrale in scienze giuridiche) is awarded to holders of a Magistral Degree in Juridical Sciences (laurea magistrale in scienze giuridiche, EQF level 7).

Instead, the terminal degree for law, is the research doctorate (PhD, dottorato di ricerca), awarding the title of Research Doctor (dottore di ricerca).

United States

The JSD, or SJD, is a research doctorate, and as such, in contrast to the JD, it is similar to the more commonly awarded research doctorate, the PhD. [14] It is the most advanced law degree.

Applicants for the program must have outstanding academic credentials. [15] A professional degree in law (such as a JD) is required, as well as an LLM. [16] Exceptions as to the latter condition (i.e., holding an LLM) are seldom—if ever—granted. [17]

The JSD/SJD typically requires three to five years to complete. [17] [18] The program begins with a combination of required and elective coursework. Then, upon passage of the oral exam, the student advances to doctoral candidacy. Completion of the program requires a dissertation, which serves as an original contribution to the scholarly field of law. [19]

The JSD/SJD is rarely earned by American scholars. The American Bar Association considers the JD a sufficient academic credential for the instruction of the law. This has been adopted by virtually all American law schools, though outstanding academic performance and an extensive record of legal publications are usually required for tenure-track employment at most universities. Most scholars who complete the JSD/SJD at American universities are either international students seeking academic employment in their home countries (where a research doctorate may be required) or American scholars already employed, and who wish to further their legal education at the highest level.

Notable recipients of the degree of Doctor of Juridical Science include:

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Notes and references

  1. ↑ "S.J.D. Program". Harvard Law School. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
  2. ↑ School, Stanford Law. "Doctor of Science of Law (JSD)". Stanford Law School. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
  3. ↑ "Doctor of Juridical Science – Legal Definition". Yourdictionary.com. 20 August 2011. Archived from the original on 14 February 2010. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
  4. ↑ "Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.)". Archived from the original on 11 February 2008. Retrieved 11 February 2008.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  5. ↑ "LL.M. and S.J.D. Programs, Graduate Studies in Law". Law.virginia.edu. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
  6. ↑ "Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.), ANU College of Law - ANU". programsandcourses.anu.edu.au. Canberra, Australia: Australian National University. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  7. ↑ "Doctor of Legal Science (Research)". bond.edu.au. Gold Coast, Australia: Bond University. 5 November 2019. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  8. ↑ "Doctor of Juridical Science". latrobe.edu.au. Melbourne, Australia: La Trobe University. Archived from the original on 24 January 2021. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  9. ↑ "Course - University of Canberra". canberra.edu.au. Canberra, Australia: University of Canberra. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  10. ↑ "Juridical Science (PrDoc)". legacy.handbook.unsw.edu.au. Sydney, Australia: University of New South Wales. 9 March 2017. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  11. ↑ Sydney Law School. "Doctor of Juridical Studies - Sydney Law School - The University of Sydney". sydney.edu.au. Sydney, Australia: University of Sydney. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  12. ↑ "C02027v5 Doctor of Juridical Science". cis.uts.edu.au. Sydney, Australia: University of Technology Sydney. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  13. ↑ "Doctor of Juridical Science". uwa.edu.au. Perth, Australia: University of Western Australia. 7 November 2019. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  14. ↑ Doctorate document [ dead link ] at US Dept. of Education
  15. ↑ "S.J.D. Degree". law.duke.edu. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
  16. ↑ "Doctor of Juridical Science Degree". Law.gwu.edu. Archived from the original on 5 November 2011. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
  17. 1 2 "Georgetown Law – Doctor of Juridical Science (Admissions)". Law.georgetown.edu. 21 September 2011. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
  18. ↑ "Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.) Requirements". Law.duke.edu. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
  19. ↑ "Tulane Law School Prospective Students". Law.tulane.edu. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
  20. ↑ Houston, Charles Hamilton (2012). Charles H. Houston: an interdisciplinary study of civil rights leadership. Lanham [Md.]: Lexington Books. p. 5. ISBN   9780739143582.
  21. ↑ Yardley, Jonathan (7 May 1987). "A Woman's Triumphs in a Fight for Justice". Newsday. Archived from the original on 16 June 2013. Retrieved 30 March 2010.
  22. ↑ "Katherine Franke | Faculty | Columbia Law School". law.columbia.edu. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
  23. ↑ Harvard Law School. "Lucian A. Bebchuk | Harvard Law School". hls.harvard.edu. Retrieved 2 September 2016.

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