DOCTOR OF JURIDICIAL SCIENCE
The Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D. or J.S.D.) is the highest research degree in law, aimed at legal scholars who wish to make significant contributions to legal theory, practice, and jurisprudence. PhD AMERICA offers tailored support for S.J.D. candidates pursuing advanced research in constitutional law, international law, comparative law, and other specialized legal fields.
Understanding the Doctor of Juridical Science Degree
The S.J.D. is a research-intensive doctoral program that demands original, high-level legal scholarship. Candidates typically hold a Master of Laws (LL.M.) and must demonstrate strong potential to produce research that advances legal theory, doctrine, or legal systems
Empirical Legal Studies
Support for designing surveys, conducting statistical legal analysis, and blending empirical methods with traditional legal reasoning.Publication in Legal Journals
Strategic advice for publishing in leading law reviews, international legal journals, and other respected outlets that shape legal discourse.Policy Analysis and Legal Reform Research
Help with exploring the intersection of law and public policy, developing legal reform proposals, and assessing legal systems for efficacy and improvement.
Timeline
Duration: Typically 3–4 years, including support for research design, data collection, legal writing, and dissertation completion.
