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While the LL.M. degree is a one year program, completion of the J.S.D. degree requirements ordinarily takes three to five years (of which only the first two need be in residence at Notre Dame). While in residence, a J.S.D. candidate must successfully complete at least 12 semester credit hours of course work.

After the required residency, candidates for the J.S.D. continue to work on their dissertation under the direction of a member of the Law School faculty.

Completion of the J.S.D. degree requirements ordinarily takes three to five years.