University of Toronto Law School

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Law/Criminology and Sociolegal Studies (J.D./Ph.D.)

University of Toronto Law School

Faculty:Faculty of Law
Degree:Bachelor
Field of Study:Criminology
Law (LL.B, J.D., B.C.L.)
Sociology
Length:3 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $33,040
Scholarships:61
Careers:Commissioned Police OfficersCourt Officers and Justices of the PeaceLawyers

Description:

The JD/PhD (Criminology and Sociolegal Studies) Program allows students to complement the internal study of law (jurisprudence, doctrinal analysis, legal theory) with an external study of criminal justice and law that uses social science methodologies and theoretical frameworks. This program provides rigorous training in both, and yields graduates with enhances skills, perspective, and capacity to produce excellent interdisciplinary scholarship.



The JD/PhD (Criminology and Sociolegal Studies) Combined Program allows students to meet the requirements for the JD and reach the “all but dissertation” stage of the PhD one year sooner than if the two degrees were taken sequentially. Successful candidates will qualify for the JD degree at the end of the fourth year of study. They will also have completed their PhD comprehensive exam requirement. In the summer after year 4 they will complete their dissertation proposal and achieve candidacy for the PhD. They will qualify for the PhD degree upon completing a doctoral dissertation in the years following the fourth year of study. The program is offered jointly by the Faculty of Law and the Department of Criminology and Sociolegal Studies at the University of Toronto.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Students applying to the JD/PhD in Criminology and Sociolegal Studies program must be admitted to both the Faculty of Law and the PhD in Criminology and Sociolegal Studies program. Candidates must, therefore, satisfy the admission requirements of both units independently, including the Law School Admission Test and all admission requirements of the PhD in Criminology and Sociolegal Studies program. Separate applications to each unit must be submitted.
    Test Scores:
    • Law School Admission Test

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on November 03, 2022