Law (Two Year) JD

School of Law

Program Description

The School of Law at the University at Buffalo, is one of only a few law schools located on an international border. We offer a myriad of cross-border learning opportunities, including a cross-border legal studies concentration. The Advanced Standing two-year JD for internationally trained lawyers is intended for students who already hold a law degree from a jurisdiction outside the United States, would like to earn a Juris Doctor degree from the University at Buffalo School of Law, and wants to take the New York State Bar.

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Program Contact

Katherine Szymaszek
408 O'Brian Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
Email: kszymasz@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-2907

Instruction Method

  • In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

  • Full Time

Credits Required

  • 60 Hours

Time-to-Degree

  • 2 Years

Application Fee

  • $85

Special Requirements

Need to have already completed a first degree in law, such as an LLB, a Licenciado, etc.

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).