JD in Juris Doctor
The Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Liberty University School of Law is approved by the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the American Bar Association (ABA).
Duration
3 years
Starting Date
August
Tuition Fee
$37,885 per year
Location
Lynchburg, United States
About the program
Our three-year residential Juris Doctor degree at Liberty University allows you to customize your experience through multiple Concentrations and Dual Degree program options.
Let us equip you with the knowledge, skills, and professional values through which every lawyer must be grounded. Our courses, consistent with the rule of law, adhere to the perspective that shaped the Western legal tradition. Get prepared for success in the study of law and the practice of law.
Features
- Become skilled in many areas of legal expertise including the following:
- Foundational legal subjects
- Legal writing skills
- Analysis of legal issues from a distinctively Christian worldview
- Oral advocacy and communication skills required for legal practice
- Analysis and resolution of legal issues
- Professional behavior grounded in the biblical worldview in accordance with accepted legal standards
Courses include:
- Foundations of Law
- Contracts
- Torts
- Property
- Civil Procedure
- Lawyering Skills
- Constitutional Law
Minimum requirements
- To be admitted to Liberty’s J.D. program, you’ll need a bachelor’s degree from an institution that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Department of Education.
- One letter of recommendation is required, addressing your academic performance and abilities, preferably from a faculty advisor or professor in your major field of study. If you have been out of school for several years or have served in the military, a letter from an employer or commanding officer is appropriate.
- Applicants are encouraged to submit a current résumé with the Application for Admission form. Your résumé should include your work experience, honors, awards, extracurricular activity, and community service.