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Degree Programs J.D. Program The J.D. (Juris Doctor) is a three year (full-time) or four year (part-time) program that first gives students the intellectual foundations for legal study, and then gives them the opportunity to focus their studies on areas of particular interest through advanced classes, clinics, and writing projects.

Degree Programs LL.M. Program The one-year LL.M. (Master of Laws) program provides students who already have excellent legal training and experience - many have served as practicing lawyers, judges, diplomats, community leaders, most outside the U.S. - with broad latitude to design a course of study that will give them an expanded understanding of law and legal theory.

Degree Programs M.L.S. Program The Master of Legal Studies (MLS) is a 30-credit, online degree offered by Washington College of Law in cooperation with Kogod School of Business and School of International Service. Students can enroll in the General track or can choose to specialize in: Business, Health Care Compliance, Technology, or Cybersecurity.

Degree Programs S.J.D. Program The S.J.D. (Doctor of Juridical Science) is a more advanced degree, intended for students who wish to pursue a career in legal education. Graduates of the S.J.D. program are teaching in the world's finest law schools and producing scholarship at the highest levels.

Degree Programs Dual Degree Programs You can apply to a dual degree program as an entering first-year full-time student or during your first year of law school.

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