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Golden Gate University - Golden Gate University - Doctor of Juridical Science(SJD) in International Legal Studies 

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  • Estd. 2015

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Overview

Unlock opportunities with the world?s leading employers by developing effective functional expertise, leadership skills and strategic acumen in the field of Juridical Science and Legal Studies

Duration

36 months

Total fee

8.15 Lakh

Mode of learning

Online

Course Level

Doctorate Degree

Golden Gate University - Doctor of Juridical Science(SJD) in International Legal Studies
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Highlights

  • Earn a degree & alumni status from GGU, San Francisco - Ranked #1 for working professionals by Washington Monthly
  • Fee payment in EMI option available
  • GGU is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission
  • Live & interactive academic support offered from faculty members, teaching assistants
  • Scholarships available up to 70% off the cost of a fulltime on-campus degree for 5,000 students with EMI
  • Network with GGU?s 70,000+ alumni base which includes legal experts, scholars, practitioners and C-suite professionals
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Course details

Who should do this course?
  • For candidates passionate about learning in-depth regarding subjects in Law and wish to establish credibility for transition into senior legal roles
What are the course deliverables?
  • 1:1 Mentorship for guidance, review by setting milestones
  • Interaction with GGU faculty during the live sessions
More about this course
  • The program has been divided into certain phases with a defined timeline and credits associated with each phase
  • This program consists of best-in-class content by leading faculty and industry leaders in the form of videos, cases, and projects
  • The program provides access to 300+ upGrad's hiring partners and GGU's San Franciscobased network of 70000+ alumni & leading industry experts
  • Program can be completed within 30 months
  • 56 100% American credits.
  • The GGU Law School is a member of the American Bar Association, State Bar of California and Association of American Law School.

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Curriculum

First Year

Overview: The Process and Purpose of Writing a Doctoral Dissertation

Introduction to Legal Scholarship and Methods

Legal Research Methodology: Identification and Explanation of Reliable Sources

Legal Research Basics: Tools and Strategies

How to Work with Dissertation Committee Members

Researching International and Comparative Law

Ethical Use of Research Materials

Choice of Dissertation Topic

Topic Choice

Dissertation Development

Outline and Writing Process

Dissertation Format

Approach to Comparative Legal Analysis

Researching and Writing about IP law

Researching and Writing about International Human Rights

Researching and Writing about Law and Anthropology

Researching and Writing about Legal History

Completing the SJD program at GGU

Researching and Writing on an Interdisciplinary Topic

Revising and Polishing the Dissertation

Dissertation Defense

Oral Examination

Oral examination post evaluation of the first chapter

Assessment basis Clarity of topic, In-depth nature of nature & Quality of work in the first chapter

Second Year - SJD Candidacy

Individual work on the subsequent chapters of the dissertation

Learners connect with the supervisors at least once a month for guidance

Submission of the thesis and defense

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Faculty details

Colin Crawford
Colin Crawford is a Professor of Law and began as Dean at the Golden Gate University School of Law in June 2021. Previously, he served as Dean of the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville, following tenured positions at Tulane University,Georgia StateUniversity, and Thomas Jefferson School of Law.
Benedetta Faedi Duramy
Professor Duramy is a professor of Law at Golden Gate University. She has a JSD from Stanford University Law School and an LL.M from the London School of Economics and Political Science. She has authored many books on International Law.

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