Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.)
The S.J.D. is the terminal degree in law, offered by a distinct minority of law schools. At Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis, it is a research-based dissertation degree. It is not based upon a structured set of courses in which a candidate must enroll. Successful completion of candidacy requires production of a dissertation of publishable quality constituting an original and substantial scholarly contribution to the area of law in which it is written. This degree is designed for academic lawyers and persons seeking a career in academic law in the United States or abroad, or who seek affiliation with other scholarly/public policy enterprises. The degree is not lightly conferred and application for admission should not be routinely or casually sought. Admission to study toward the S.J.D. at I.U. Law - Indianapolis is highly selective and limited to a small number of candidates. Applicants will be evaluated only when their completed applications and supporting documents are received. Careful consideration of applications may take several weeks. Consequently, applicants should plan accordingly and make application as early as possible.
For additional information, contact:
Claire J. Grove
Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies
Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis
Lawrence W. Inlow Hall
530 West New York Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202-3225
Tel. (317) 278-4736
E-mail: cjgrove@iupui.edu
updated 11/24/2008
