Thanks for sharing! This is extremely helpful! I wonder how much getting a JD could improve your competence in finding a tenure position in academia, since law school tuition is a huge financial commitment
This is a very interesting discussion from which I learned a lot. I'm just wondering if age has any role to play when deciding whether to pursue a joint JD/P.hD or to only go for one of them. I'll appreciate any advice on this. Thanks!
Although age is not a hindrance when applying to either program, there are some differences between a Ph.D. and a JD program that you may want to consider, particularly when it comes to the duration of the program. For example, a full-time JD program typically takes 3 years (4 if part-time) to complete, while a Ph.D. program may require a longer time commitment, roughly 3-7 years, depending on the field chosen, previous graduate work experience, and school requirements. Keep in mind that some schools offer accelerated JD, PhD, or combined programs, a venue that you might consider exploring. Best wishes, and please let us know if we can help or if you have additional questions. - Cynthia
This video is incredibly helpful for how niche the path feels.
I'm glad you found it helpful!
Thanks for sharing! This is extremely helpful! I wonder how much getting a JD could improve your competence in finding a tenure position in academia, since law school tuition is a huge financial commitment
This is a very interesting discussion from which I learned a lot. I'm just wondering if age has any role to play when deciding whether to pursue a joint JD/P.hD or to only go for one of them. I'll appreciate any advice on this. Thanks!
Although age is not a hindrance when applying to either program, there are some differences between a Ph.D. and a JD program that you may want to consider, particularly when it comes to the duration of the program. For example, a full-time JD program typically takes 3 years (4 if part-time) to complete, while a Ph.D. program may require a longer time commitment, roughly 3-7 years, depending on the field chosen, previous graduate work experience, and school requirements. Keep in mind that some schools offer accelerated JD, PhD, or combined programs, a venue that you might consider exploring. Best wishes, and please let us know if we can help or if you have additional questions. - Cynthia