Study Juris Doctor/Master of Arts in History at Syracuse University in the USA, College of Law

Juris Doctor/Master of Arts in History

USA

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What will I learn?

To truly understand the law as it is applied today is also to have a firm grasp and appreciation of its history, both the legal history of the United States and of nations, such as the United Kingdom, whose common law traditions influenced the US. The research and analytical skills used by historians are also advantageous to lawyers. The J.D./Master of Arts in History is a joint degree is offered with the Maxwell School’s Department of History. The objective of the M.A. in History is to develop analytic techniques, to broaden knowledge in the student’s specialty, and to offer research experience in an area chosen by the student and his or her advisor.

Which department am I in?

College of Law

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$36,270.00 per year
Health insurance - $2,664
Start date

August 2027

Venue

Syracuse Campus

900 South Crouse Ave.,

Syracuse,

New York,

13244, Northeast, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Educational RecordsSyracuse 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.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.

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

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