Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.)
The S.J.D. is the terminal degree in law, offered by a distinct minority of law schools. At Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, it is a research-based dissertation degree. It is not based upon a structured set of courses in which a candidate must enroll. Successful completion of candidacy requires production of a dissertation of publishable quality constituting an original and substantial scholarly contribution to the area of law in which it is written. This degree is designed for academic lawyers and persons seeking a career in academic law in the United States or abroad, or who seek affiliation with other scholarly/public policy enterprises. The degree is not lightly conferred and application for admission should not be routinely or casually sought. Admission to study toward the S.J.D. at I.U. Robert H. McKinney School of Law is highly selective and limited to a small number of candidates. Applicants will be evaluated only when their completed applications and supporting documents are received. Careful consideration of applications may take several weeks. Consequently, applicants should plan accordingly and make application as early as possible.
For additional information, contact:
Noah Joseph
Assistant Director for Graduate Studies
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
530 West New York Street, IH 357F
Indianapolis, IN 46202-3225
E-mail: nosjosep@iupui.edu
Phone: 317-278-4701
Fax: 317-278-4780
Anthony Masseria
Associate Director for Graduate Programs
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
530 West New York Street, IH 119D
Indianapolis, IN 46202-3225
E-mail: amasseri@iupui.edu
Phone: 317-274-1488
Fax: 317-278-4780
Updated 06/25/12
