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Doctor of Juridical Science

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A quick definition of Doctor of Juridical Science:

Doctor of Juridical Science: A degree that someone can earn after they have already completed a law degree (J.D. or LL.M.). It is also called S.J.D., J.S.D., Doctor of Judicial Science, Doctor of the Science of Jurisprudence, or Doctor of the Science of Law.

A more thorough explanation:

A Doctor of Juridical Science is a graduate law degree that goes beyond the J.D. and the LL.M. degrees. It is also known as S.J.D., J.S.D., Doctor of Judicial Science, Doctor of the Science of Jurisprudence, or Doctor of the Science of Law.

For example, if someone has already earned a J.D. or LL.M. degree and wants to further specialize in a specific area of law, they may pursue a Doctor of Juridical Science degree. This degree is typically research-based and requires the student to write a dissertation on a legal topic.

Another example is that a person who wants to become a law professor or a legal scholar may pursue a Doctor of Juridical Science degree to enhance their credentials and expertise in the field of law.

In summary, a Doctor of Juridical Science is a high-level law degree that allows individuals to specialize in a specific area of law and conduct research in the field of law.

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lilypadfrog
13:55
do UR statuses at Penn actually mean anything?
jackfrost11770
13:56
I don't think so
jackfrost11770
13:56
I got a UR when I emailed themc
jackfrost11770
13:56
But it would be nice to have something at least
lilypadfrog
13:56
like whether the date changes. is that actually indicative of something. I feel like people have said they got in without a second date change
jackfrost11770
13:56
I just cannot believe I thought I would have more or less of an idea where I'd be going to law school by end of January
13:56
went complete at penn a month ago with still no UR
jackfrost11770
13:56
How was that too ambitious of a thought
jackfrost11770
13:57
March at the very least atp
13:57
@llama: thank you!!! 44 apps thats crazy dude
Trismegistus
13:57
jack me too buddy
lilypadfrog
13:57
@info-man: I applied like a week before you and just went UR a couple days ago you’ll get there in a minute
13:57
I'm actually never gonna hear from BU
13:57
definitely not ambitious at all. this cycle's turning out to be as slow as the last one probably due to high app volume
13:57
@lilypadfrog: okay cool good to know
13:58
i really think they should push back seat deposits to june
13:58
its unfair
jackfrost11770
13:58
Recent boo I applied to BU in Oct
13:59
I've been complete since mid Sept:(
13:59
If I knew I would still be waiting in January I probably wouldn't have applied so early
jackfrost11770
14:00
Me neither
jackfrost11770
14:00
Someone applied to nyu in December and got today
jackfrost11770
14:00
I mgoikg to lose my fucking mind
14:01
re seat deposit: does any1 know if u can request to delay 1st seat deposit? some school are really early it seems
[] starfishies
14:02
if they delayed decisions we should be able to delay deposits... but we do not live a perfect world so i doubt it
lilypadfrog
14:03
yeah you can request an extension. usually it’s like a week though
14:03
i need tips for not falling asleep at work
drugs
14:03
can we talk about something interesting like i dont know drugs sex death
ReminiscentZestyFish
14:04
Everyone admitted to penn looks like above medians
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