A higher legal degree

Each year, Seattle University School of Law offers a small number of distinguished students who have already earned a law degree the opportunity to earn a Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) degree, an advanced course of study focused on legal research and writing.

BOLSTER YOUR ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

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Many universities abroad require their faculty to have advanced legal degrees. An SJD degree will help you prepare the way for a career in legal academia.

ENHANCE YOUR RESEARCH & SCHOLARSHIP

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The faculty at Seattle University School of Law are world-class legal scholars and practitioners. As an SJD student, you will work directly with a faculty advisor and a dissertation committee, all of

DISCOVER YOUR LEGAL NICHE

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Innovation is outpacing legal scholarship. Research something new and become an expert in an aspect of law that matters to you.

DEVELOP YOUR NETWORK

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Conduct your research in Seattle, a thriving city in the heart of the rising tech corridor of the Pacific Northwest.

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START YOUR NEW LEGAL JOURNEY, TODAY.