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Law School Course

Dissertation Research-JSD Only

LAW 908 | 1-12 Hours

Following successful defense of the dissertation proposal, each JSD student enrolls in LAW 908 until completion of the research phase. Students work under the direction of a dissertation advisor until successful completion of the dissertation. Students complete 12 hours on research. Typically, students take 12 hours per semester, but not fewer than 3. This course is only open to students enrolled in the JSD program.

Prerequisite(s): JSD students must have successfully defended a dissertation proposal in order to enroll in LAW 908