JD Program
at University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

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JD Program
at
University of Pennsylvania
Overview

JD Program offered at University of Pennsylvania is a PG level course, which is considered the top-ranked course across the university and the country. Students who are willing to apply, can pursue the course within the duration of 3 years.

International students applying at University of Pennsylvania for this course, need to submit the necessary documents as per the department and the course. International students need to submit qualification proofs along with test scores of exams including IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo, GMAT and GRE.

The University of Pennsylvania tuition fees for JD Program for the first-year international student is USD 71,266. In addition to the tuition fees students need to look into other various factors that are necessary to manage their stay during the study at the university, which include the other necessary costs, covering accommodation costs, hostel fees, food, books, supplies, utilities, etc. The average cost of living at University of Pennsylvania is USD 17,888.

Duration	3 years
Tuition & Fees	₹63.23 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree

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JD Program
at
University of Pennsylvania
Fees

For attending the University of Pennsylvania for JD Program, students have to pay the tuition fee as well as the living expenses. The University of Pennsylvania JD Program fee structure varies for domestic and international students.

Foreign students will have to pay USD 71,266 for the first-year of study. Other than the annual tuition fee, they will also have to cover the living expenses (includes housing, food, transportation, books and supplies, and other miscellaneous expenses), which is around USD 17,888 for overseas students. Based on the student’s lifestyle and purchasing power, the cost of living varies.

Refer to the table below for the breakdown of expenses for the University of Pennsylvania JD Program cost of attendance:

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 63,23,432

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 15,87,202
Insurance	INR 3,73,553

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 88.73 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 17ᵗʰ December 2024

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JD Program
at
University of Pennsylvania
Entry Requirements

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All applicants must hold a bachelor's degree to be eligible to enroll in the first year Juris Doctor (JD) program

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Applicants must have completed high school. LSAT is required. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation, a resume and a personal statement.

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JD Program
at
University of Pennsylvania
Rankings

Course Ranking

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#5	Best Graduate Law Schools US News & World Report, 2025
#24	Law THE (Times Higher Education), 2025
#29	Law and Legal Studies QS, 2025

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JD Program
at
University of Pennsylvania
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2021)
Average Salary	USD 1.28 Lakh
% Batch placed	93
Internship Available	Yes, Placements are one semester in length and generally are offered for either four or seven academic credits The goal is to supplement traditional classroom study and experiential study obtained through Read more Placements are one semester in length and generally are offered for either four or seven academic credits The goal is to supplement traditional classroom study and experiential study obtained through clinical courses by providing external opportunities for students Most externships are open to both second and third year students; third year students are given enrollment priority All externships continue through the end of the examination period of each semester

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University of Pennsylvania
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.4/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

43% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Multi-dimensional

Stressful

Friendly

Internships2.7

Part time work3.9

Post study jobs3.1

Quality of faculty4.1

Student Life3.4

Value for money3.3

Public transportation4.6

Safety3

Indian Food3.6

Permanent Immigration2.7

Rohan Nagesh Verified Icon

Master of Science in Engineering in Electrical Engineering - Batch of 2025

Offered by University of Pennsylvania

2.7

The university has a good campus and loads of resources to live a wholesome student life.

Tips: The university is expensive and the city is not really that safe. The workload is high with a lot of assignments. The university offers a diverse range of courses but lacks concentration on one. Prospects of engineering jobs are low with not many university recruiters approaching students for post-study options.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 0

Prepping time for classes50 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2024Read more

Priyanshu Mittal Verified Icon

MSE Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mechanics - Batch of 2024

Offered by University of Pennsylvania

3.7

Give a second thought before applying.

Tips: The university life here is very much different from that in India. At least in engineering, students spend most of their time completing assignments and completing lectures. UPenn doesn't offer scholarships to Master's students but you can apply for part-time job as soon as you are on campus which will help you meet your living costs. Though the city is great, I would advise anybody who is coming to definitely give it a second thought as the job market right now is not good and doesn't look like will be better soon.

Likes (Public transportation): Philadelphia has buses, inter and intra-city trains, subways as well as trams. Also, it is easy to get cabs. Philadelphia as a city is small, hence, it is easy to go from one place to another through public transport. Furthermore, the university is located in the heart so one can go to most places by walking or cycling.

Dislikes (Value for money): Being an IVY League, the fee for the program is a lot. But compared to other universities UPenn doesn't have affiliation with the working industry. So the students don't get any benefit while looking for jobs in the market. At least in the US going to cheaper universities would be a better choice

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1100

Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 80000

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2024Read more

Anonymous

Master of Science in Engineering in Electrical Engineering - Batch of 2024

Offered by University of Pennsylvania

Challenging and Stressful but equally rewarding experience at this college.

Tips: There are no scholarships available and there is no significant cultural shift. Transitioning with respect to weather may take time. Overall, university courses are good but challenging, and finding jobs and internship can be difficult. While on-campus jobs are available and helpful, they do not offer any tuition fee waivers.

Likes (Quality of faculty): The faculty at this college are highly approachable and knowledgeable. They employ an intuitive teaching method and assign practical tasks. The teaching faculty is mostly of Asian and American background representing all types of specializations in Electrical engineering. The courses are rather challenging and not easy.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1100

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2024Read more

Rajnish Gupta Verified Icon

Scientific Computing, MSE - Batch of 0

Offered by University of Pennsylvania

3.5

Best learning experience.

Tips: The University might not exactly be what you expected. It is a great learning experience, and there are a lot of things to do, that it can become overwhelming and stressful at times. But if I were to choose to do it again, at some other time, with a better job market, I would. Try not to get distracted by a lot of things you see around you, as that can happen initially.

Likes (Public transportation): Philly has great and affordable public transport, you can reach pretty much anywhere in 30-40 mins, and most places of interest, downtown can be accessed in 10-15mins through the subway from University, and the transport runs at longer hours, although not the safest way to travel during certain hours the day if you're alone, but that comes in safety as per the city. The connectivity and timing itself are great.

Dislikes (Indian Food): There are no Indian food options in University dining, and in general Indian food options around Philly are although not limited, but are not excellent, or anywhere close to what you can find in cities like NYC, Jersey or Chicago. There is a lot of frozen food at Indian Stores, but that is not the most healthy option out there.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1025

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2024Read more

Anonymous

MSE Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering - Batch of 2024

Offered by University of Pennsylvania

3.6

Biotech research powerhouse. Amazing opportunities.

Tips: For the CBE department, most research is in the biotech sector and so are the jobs and internships. Professors are very nice and will help you if you ask for it. The courses are tough but are of very high quality. However, the CBE courses are very theoretical.

Dislikes (Safety): Philadelphia is not a very safe city. There are lots of break-ins and thefts. Cycles parked outside will get stolen even if locked. The Penn campus is very safe with good security. Penn also has shuttles that run at night and walking escorts for student safety.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2000

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2024Read more

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JD Program
at
University of Pennsylvania
Highlights

University of Pennsylvania's Law School offers a three years undergraduate degree in Law which provides a thorough understanding of the basic principles of the law
Students appreciate the value of contributing to society through pro bono legal service
Students understand and appreciate legal ethics and the inherent responsibilities of becoming a member of the legal profession