Rutgers Law School - Camden & Newark
Juris Doctor in Foreign Lawyer Program

Newark, USA

DEGREE TYPE

Juris Doctor

DURATION

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2026

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About : The Juris Doctor in Foreign Lawyer Program is designed for international lawyers seeking to practice law in the USA. This program typically spans three years and provides an extensive curriculum covering various aspects of U.S. law. Students will gain insights into American legal principles while participating in practical legal training.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in various sectors, such as legal practice, corporate governance, and international law. Many find roles as attorneys in private law firms, legal advisors for corporations, or work with governmental agencies focusing on legal compliance or regulatory matters.

The Foreign Lawyer Program creates an opportunity for those who have earned a law degree abroad and practised law outside the United States to receive up to 28 advance standing credits, earning a J.D. degree upon completing 56 credits within two academic years.

In general, students in the program first take all first-year required courses. Those students with suitable prior academic experience may obtain an exception, at the vice dean’s discretion. The remaining credits will be earned through elective courses depending on the student's interest.

A successful participant in the Foreign Lawyer Program receives a J.D., which qualifies the student to sit for the bar exam in any American jurisdiction. Rutgers Law School does not currently offer a one year LL.M. degree.