In-Person Advanced JD (AJD) Program
The Advanced Juris Doctor (AJD) Program is designed for graduates of foreign law schools. Qualified students may receive up to 29 credits for their previous legal study allowing full-time AJD students to complete a U.S. Juris Doctor (JD) degree in as little as two years. Earning an AJD is an excellent pathway for those who plan to take a bar examination and work in the United States. Foreign lawyers practicing abroad will also benefit from the AJD Program which will allow them to build their expertise in U.S. law.
Under the AJD, qualified students may be admitted with advanced standing and awarded up to 29 credits for their previous law study. Credits from an LLM earned at another U.S. institution can not be transferred. The decision on the number of credits to be granted will be made when your application is considered.
Advanced JD graduates receive the same degree and bar eligibility as other JD students if they meet all other requirements. In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners. students are full members of our Law School community and
Eligibility
To be eligible for the AJD program, applicants must hold a law degree from an accredited or approved law school outside the U.S. Applicants do not have to be members of the bar in their home countries.
We work with the UHM International Student Services to assist Richardson students with I-20 and Visa paperwork.
For more information about the Advanced JD (AJD) Program, please email us at intlaw@hawaii.edu.
The Advanced JD program brings lawyers from all parts of the globe to Richardson. They add richness to the Law School community, not just because of their nationalities, but also because of the variety of their work experiences.
Advanced JD Application: Forms are submitted through LSAC’s website (account registration required).
Credential Assembly Service (CAS): AJD applicants must have an active CAS registration using the Law School Admissions Council website
A Degree in Two Years
The AJD Program is the quickest way for foreign law graduates to earn the JD degree, allowing students to finish in as little as two years. In addition, applicants are not required to take the LSAT exam.