Study Juris Doctor - Civil Rights and Human Rights Law (Accelerated) at Suffolk University in the USA,
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Juris Doctor - Civil Rights and Human Rights Law (Accelerated)

USA

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Suffolk Law’s accelerated JD program is designed for the driven, highly motivated student who is ready to take on the challenge of year-round classes to earn their JD one year sooner than traditional students. Due to the intensity of the program, admission is highly selective and enrollment is limited.Accelerated students at Suffolk Law can earn their degree in 24 months (full-time) or 36 months (part-time evening). They take the same required curriculum as other JD students and complete the same number of credit hours as the traditional JD program, but can finish in less time. Accelerated law students attend classes the summer before and after the first year to shorten the time needed to graduate.Practice within the U.S. or internationally in problems of discrimination on the basis of race, gender, religion, sexual preference, age, or disability, police misconduct, freedom of expression, issues of genocide or "ethnic cleansing," children's rights, slavery, international trafficking that exploits vulnerable populations, war crimes, and a myriad of other issues addressed by the Bill of Rights to the United States Constitution and the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Civil rights and human rights litigation is often highly stressful and frequently enormously frustrating. It seldom leads to great material rewards. It is, however, extremely rewarding. Significant civil rights and human rights cases demand consideration of a complex matrix of political, policy, humanitarian and legal factors. Not only persistence and passion, but also creativity and imagination are required. This work provides an unparalleled opportunity to be of service and to employ one's talents and skills on behalf of clients whose legal needs are not met in the marketplace.

Study options

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$49,230.00 per year
Start date

September 2027

Venue

Suffolk University – Boston Campus

73 Tremont Street,

Boston,

Massachusetts,

02108, Northeast, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants are required to take either the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), the Graduate Record Exam (GRE), or the JD-Next Exam.Transcripts and Recommendations - You'll need to submit all college and graduate school transcripts and at least two letters of recommendation through LSAC's Credential Assembly Service (CAS). You must register for this service separately. Letters of recommendation must be sent through LSAC. Letters will not be accepted if sent directly to the Office of Law Admission.Resume - Applicants are required to submit an updated resume with their application. Upload your resume as part of the LSAC.org application to Suffolk Law School. Any gaps in employment or education should be noted and explained in a separate addendum submitted with the personal statement.Personal Statement - Upload your personal statement (essay) as part of the LSAC application to Suffolk Law School.Letter of Recommendation - Submit at least two letters of recommendation (no more than three) through LSACs Credential Assembly Service (CAS). A recommendation should come from a college professor if you have graduated from college within the past three years. If you have been out of school longer than three years, your recommendation may come from a professional source. Letters of recommendation should never come from family member or friends. Letters of recommendation must be sent through LSAC. Letters will not be accepted if sent directly to the Office of Law Admission.Official Academic Transcript -Register for LSAC's Credential Assembly Service (CAS). You must register for this service separately. This service authenticates all transcripts and recommendations. This is also how we receive your LSAT score(s). You must submit transcripts for all collegiate, graduate and professional study. This is also how we receive your LSAT score(s). Official copies of transcripts for all collegiate, graduate and professional study by the applicant must be sent directly to LSAC from the college or graduate school. Applicants who are still attending an undergraduate institution should submit all transcripts up to the most recent semester completed. All new students must provide a final transcript evidencing a bachelor's degree conferred. This is an ABA requirement.Although the Law School considers each application in its entirety, applicants with the highest likelihood of admission to the Law School will have attained a score of at least 80 (internet based) or a score of 6.5 on IELTS.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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