Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.)
Summary of S.J.D. Program Structure
Year and Semester | Enrollment Pattern |
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*1st Year - Fall |
Coursework related to dissertation research for a total of 8 credit hours |
*1st Year - Spring |
Coursework related to dissertation research for a total of 8 credit hours |
1st Summer |
Complete Interim Review |
*2nd Year - Fall |
1 credit hour of Advanced S.J.D. Seminar |
*2nd Year - Spring |
1 credit hour of Advanced S.J.D. Seminar |
3rd Year - Fall |
1 credit hour of S.J.D. Dissertation |
3rd Year - Spring |
1 credit hour of S.J.D. Dissertation 22 credit hours required for graduation |
4th and 5th year, if necessary |
1 credit hour of S.J.D. Dissertation for each additional fall and spring semester, if necessary for the candidate to complete oral examination and passage of dissertation. These credits are required to maintain enrollment, but are beyond the 22 credits required for graduation.** Passage of Dissertation |
* 1st and 2nd years must be in residence at the University of Kansas School of Law
** Candidates who intend to graduate in the summer must also enroll in 1 credit hour of S.J.D. Dissertation in the summer they graduate.