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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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