A degree for students who wish to explore how domestic and international law, the judiciary, regulation, public policy, and political science intersect, the J.D./Master of Arts and J.D./Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science is conferred with the Maxwell School’s Department of Political Science.
Which department am I in?
College of Law
Study options
Full Time
(6 Semesters)
Tuition fees
$36,270.00 (30,60,243)
per year
Health insurance - $2,664
Application deadline
Expected July 2027
Start date
August 2026
Venue
Syracuse Campus
900 South Crouse Ave.,
Syracuse,
New York,
13244, Northeast, United States
Entry requirements
For international students
The TOEFL/IELTS score requirement will be waived for non-resident students who have completed a four-year undergraduate program or minimum of two years of graduate work in a U.S. college or university. Syracuse University College of Law requires that your foreign transcripts be submitted through the LSAC J.D. Credential Assembly Service. If you completed any postsecondary work outside the US (including its territories) or Canada, you must use this service for the evaluation of your foreign transcripts. One exception to this requirement is if you completed the foreign work through a study abroad, consortium, or exchange program sponsored by a US or Canadian institution, and the work is clearly indicated as such on the home campus transcript. This service is included in the CAS subscription fee. A Foreign Credential Evaluation will be completed by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO), which will be incorporated into your CAS report.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.