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An SJD is an advanced legal degree that is more formally known as a Doctor of Juridical Science. It takes many years to complete and focuses on reading and understanding legal research.

What is an SJD in Judiciary? For this program, you can learn more deeply about the particulars of local, national or international law. Since these programs are found all over the world, one prerequisite could be completing a legal degree in that program's country so you are familiar with basic local laws. Only the first one or two semesters typically have coursework. The rest of the time is spent in guided research in order to prepare and defend a dissertation.

During an SJD program, you can learn reading comprehension, time management and communication. Reading comprehension can be useful in daily life for helping you understand contracts. Time management can help you be more efficient, while communication is useful in social settings.

The cost of an SJD depends on certain factors, such as school location and local cost of living. If you contact schools in advance, they may be able to tell you about the average cost of books and what their current registration is.

Learning about finer details of legal work can prepare you for a career in law, education or international relations. In law, you could pursue such jobs as general counsel, legal advisor or supervisor for numerous clerks. In education, you could teach in your chosen area of expertise or more general topics in an undergraduate setting. In international situations, you could work as a trade advisor or legal counsel to immigrants and refugees.

Judiciary studies are common at many law schools. To pursue an SJD, look for law schools with robust graduate programs. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.