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Master of Judicial Studies

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Contact information

Program Director: Shawn Marsh
Phone: (775) 682-7987

How do I apply?

Fall Application Deadline: July 1. Spring Application Deadline: December 1. Learn how to apply to the 推荐杏吧原创.

What will I learn with an advanced degree in judicial studies?

The Master of Judicial Studies (MJS) is a specialized degree program for judges. Offered and supported by a number of judicial organizations, the University offers this degree for currently employed judges wishing to advance their education.

Further, the MJS program is a challenging, stimulating academic degree program designed to:

  • Provide a structured, interdisciplinary academic curriculum applicable to judicial needs
  • Encourage students to take an active role in teaching, planning and administering judicial education
  • Provide experience (by virtue of the MJS thesis and dissertation requirements) in conducting and publishing research of interest and applicability to the judicial system
  • Provide an academic degree program having national scope and impact
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Why study judicial studies at the 推荐杏吧原创?

The MJS in judicial studies:

  • Provides access to cutting-edge knowledge from diverse faculty members
  • Improves legal critical/analytical skills
  • Sharpens writing skills and improves opinion writing
  • Contributes to the growing judicial studies knowledge pool
  • Helps recharge judicial batteries

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Judicial Studies Graduate Handbook

Read through the judicial studies master's degree handbook to find out if this advanced degree program is right for you.

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