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The Pennsylvania State University Penn State Law S.J.D. PROGRAM

The Pennsylvania State University Penn State Law

S.J.D. PROGRAM

State College, USA

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Sep 2025

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    About: The S.J.D. (Doctor of Juridical Science) program focuses on advanced legal study and research, preparing students for careers in academia, research, or specialized legal practice. The program aims to develop legal scholars capable of contributing original knowledge to the field.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various paths including teaching, legal research, policy development, or advanced legal consulting. This program equips you for roles that require extensive legal expertise and analytical skills, making it suitable for those aiming to influence law or legal education.

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The Penn State Law S.J.D. (Doctor of Juridical Science) is intended for lawyers practising outside of the U.S. who seek advanced and specialized knowledge in a particular area of law. It is also recommended for those who seek a career in academic law or other scholarly, research, policy, or professional enterprises or career advancement through the acquisition of a doctorate in law. The course of study required for the degree offers students with outstanding academic or professional credentials an opportunity to pursue sustained, supervised study, research, and writing, leading to the production of a dissertation that makes an original and valuable contribution to legal scholarship.

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