Program Overview
The Legal Philosophy at The State University of New Jersey is a MA programme in Law over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of law. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Legal Philosophy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 13,896 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 8,796 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: New Brunswick, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Legal Philosophy programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- 17th Century Phil
- Sem Phil of Language
- Seminar in Ethics
- Spec Studies Philos
- Adv Tpcs: Metaphysics
- Res in Philosophy
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants must have completed at least one year of law school and must either be enrolled in law school or have completed their J.D. An application should include
- a letter by the student indicating why (s) he is interested in the M.A.;
- a transcript from the schools the applicant is attending or has attended;
- one or more letters of reference that speak to the applicant\xc2\x92s ability to do work in philosophy or legal theory; and
- a writing sample that demonstrates the applicant\xc2\x92s proficiency in philosophy or legal theory. Applicants need not take the GREs; the LSAT will suffice. International applicants should include a TOEFL score.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 13,896 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 8,796 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 13,896 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 8,796 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The State University of New Jersey directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The State University of New Jersey
The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, United States
The State University of New Jersey, commonly known as Rutgers University, is a public research university headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 1766, it is one of...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2010-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-04
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
