Judicial Studies

The Master of Judicial Studies (MJS) is a specialized degree program for judges. The MJS degree is conferred solely by the university and is organized jointly by Extended Studies, the National Judicial College, and the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges. The degree program is one of only two such programs in the nation. The only doctoral degree program in the nation for judges, the Judicial Studies doctorate of philosophy is conferred by the university for work of distinction, and is organized jointly by Extended Studies, the National Judicial College, and the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges.

Degrees Offered: M.J.S., Ph.D.

More information:
www.judicialstudies.unr.edu/about.htm

Application Deadline: Fall: Mar 1 Spring: Nov 1

Special Notes: (MJS, PhD for sitting judges only)

Graduate Program Director:
James Richardson, mjs@unr.nevada.edu