Juris Doctor PHD Program By Case Western Reserve University |Top Universities
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Program overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Study Level

PHD

The School of Law offers the Juris Doctor (JD) degree as well as several dual-degree programs. The JD degree requires successful completion of 88 credit hours, of which 41 hours are in required courses and 47 hours are elective courses - at least 2 of the elective credits must be used for the writing of a substantial research paper. The first year program for the JD degree consists mainly of the required basic courses. Curricular Concentrations Seven curricular concentrations are offered for the Juris Doctor. These optional concentrations allow students to provide a concentrated focus for some of their elective coursework. The current available curricular concentrations are: Business Organizations Criminal Law Litigation / Alternative Dispute Resolution Health Law International Law Law, Technology, and the Arts Public Law National Security Law

Program overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Study Level

PHD

The School of Law offers the Juris Doctor (JD) degree as well as several dual-degree programs. The JD degree requires successful completion of 88 credit hours, of which 41 hours are in required courses and 47 hours are elective courses - at least 2 of the elective credits must be used for the writing of a substantial research paper. The first year program for the JD degree consists mainly of the required basic courses. Curricular Concentrations Seven curricular concentrations are offered for the Juris Doctor. These optional concentrations allow students to provide a concentrated focus for some of their elective coursework. The current available curricular concentrations are: Business Organizations Criminal Law Litigation / Alternative Dispute Resolution Health Law International Law Law, Technology, and the Arts Public Law National Security Law

Admission requirements

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Although its origins date to 1826, the University in its present form is the result of the 1967 federation of Case Institute of Technology and Western Reserve University. The two institutions had shared adjacent campuses since the late nineteenth century, and were involved in cooperative efforts for many years. Today, Case Western Reserve's enrollment and resources, distributed among undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs that encompass the arts and sciences, dental medicine, engineering, law, management, medicine, nursing, and social work, achieve a balance that is distinctive among American universities. Case Western Reserve University is located in University Circle, a 550-acre, park-like concentration of approximately 50 cultural, medical, educational, religious, and social service institutions located at the eastern edge of the city center. University Circle attracts visitors from throughout the region and the world to its concerts, theater performances, athletic events, art shows, public lectures, exhibits, and restaurants. Housing, shopping, and recreational facilities are all located in the area.

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