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About the Program

Whether you set your sights on a big-city firm or a startup, the halls of policymaking or the highest court in the land, international business or justice on a global scale - or anything in between - a degree from Stanford Law is your pathway to opportunity and impact.  Earned in an atmosphere of excellence and creative collaboration, a Stanford Law School JD, joint degree, or advanced degree connotes deep experience, leadership abilities, team skills and a commitment to advancing innovative solutions through law.

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Our faculty are the intellectual heart of our program. As renowned researchers, passionate educators, and dedicated mentors, they drive innovation, shape the future of their fields, and inspire the next generation of leaders. Explore our directory to learn more about their teaching, research, and expertise.

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Doctor of Jurisprudence

JDJoint Degree
Experience our innovative approach to a truly interdisciplinary, multidimensional legal education through which you’ll learn to think not just like lawyers but also like clients and scholars. You’ll encounter diverse learning opportunities, benefit from academic thought leaders in law and across disciplines, and enjoy the intellectual life of the campus.
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Doctor of the Science of Law

JSD
The Doctor of the Science of Law (JSD) is our most advanced law degree and is considered a doctorate equivalent to a PhD. It is designed for you if you want to become a scholar and teacher of law, including interdisciplinary approaches to law.
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Master of the Science of Law

JSM
The JSM (Master of the Science of Law) degree is awarded to individuals who hold a JD (or its equivalent) and are participating in the Stanford Program for International Legal Studies (SPILS). SPILS is oriented toward international candidates with a primary law degree earned outside the United States who are committed to pursuing careers in teaching.
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Master of Laws

LLM
With specializations in Corporate Governance and Practice, Environmental Law & Policy, Law, Science and Technology, and International Economic Law, Business and Policy, the LLM program offers you options for a course-based curriculum of advanced study.
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Master of Legal Studies

MLS
The Master of Legal Studies (MLS) is a nonprofessional degree designed for advanced graduate students from the United States or abroad who have no prior legal training and whose interdisciplinary research requires knowledge of the foundations of the legal system.
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