LLM
AND JSM GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Master
of Laws (Legum Magister abbreviated LL.M.)
The Master of Laws degree may be awarded only
to holders of a J.D., LL.B., and the foreign
functional equivalent of a law degree as determined
by the Registrar, who successfully complete
the program requirements, including 24 graduate
credit hours and a Masters thesis. The degree
states: Master of Laws.
Master
of Science of Law (Juris Scientiae Magister
abbreviated J.S.M.)
The Master of Science of Law may be awarded
to holders of a Bachelors degree and the foreign
functional equivalent who successfully complete
the program requirements, including 24 graduate
credit hours and a Masters thesis.
Such applicants may hold (or
are in the process of obtaining) a professional
license or designation, such as Chartered Account,
Certified Public Accountant, and Chartered Wealth
Manager. Such applicants may hold a post graduate
degree, such as an M.B.A., finance, or economics
qualification. The degree states: Master of
Science of Law.
Doctor
of Juridical Science (Scientiae Juridicae Doctor
abbreviated J.S.D.)
The Doctor of Juridical Science candidates students
successfully complete 60 credits and a 75,000
word (between 180 – 300 pages) dissertation
which must be publicly defended (online or residentially)
and thereafter published before the degree will
be awarded. The J.S.D. is the interchangeable
equivalent to a Ph.D. in the social sciences
– see the US Department of Education’s
publication ”Structure of the U.S. Education
System: Research Doctorate Degrees” available
at International Affairs Office, U.S. Department
of Education http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/doctorate.doc
(last visited Feb. 11, 2010)
The first 24 of the 60 credits
are normally earned via the LL.M. or J.S.M.
degree of Thomas Jefferson. However, students
who hold an LL.M. from another ABA or similarly
accredited institution may qualify for the J.S.D.
program up to a maximum 20 credits. Of the remaining
credits, students may enroll in regular LL.M./J.S.M.
courses or independent study courses. Independent
study courses may be structured to be worth
as few as three credits and as many as twelve
credits a semester.
Fellowship: Upon completion
of 60 credits, a candidate may elect to be issued
a Fellowship rather than publicly defend and
publish the dissertation (commonly referred
to as “ABD” all but dissertation).
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