Overview

We actively examine legal systems, courts and conceptions of justice and human rights within both the American and international contexts. We examine and discover the reliable evidence while weeding through the false narratives and fake news.

Learning Outcomes

In the Law and Society Program at Thomas Jefferson University you will:

explore your interests in mock trials and moot court

lead current event discussions during the Roxboro Roundtables national podcasts

write for the widely read Digital Voice the Law & Society Journal

express your political opinions if not host your own show on multiple media outlets including WPHU

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Comparative Legal Systems

Constitutional Law/Supreme Court

Conspiracies Theories

International Law

Legal Research, Writing and Moot Court

Law and Ethics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

122 SCH

122-124

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Sociology Legal Studies View 1527 other Bachelors in Sociology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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115

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Transcripts: Applicants must submit official high school transcripts. Official transcripts may be submitted electronically, sent to enroll@jefferson.edu by your school counselor or sent by postal mail.

Letter of Recommendation: Submit one letter of reference that provides insight into your academic competence. A reference from a teacher or counselor is encouraged. You will be prompted to provide recommender information when submitting your application for admission.

Personal Essay: Submit a writing sample to share more information about yourself. Some programs require applicants to address a specific topic so please review the instructions when submitting your application.

Portfolio (Optional): Students applying to a Jefferson design program are encouraged, but not required, to submit a portfolio of their creative works.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

48022 USD / year

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Out-of-State

48022 USD / year

≈ 48022 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

48022 USD / year

≈ 48022 USD / year

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Philadelphia

Funding

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