
Class of 2019 grads recount memories, milestones
Four students share their personal experiences as part of UW Law’s J.D., LL.M., Ph.D. and M.J. programs.
The Master of Jurisprudence (M.J.) program is designed for non-lawyers who seek a deeper knowledge of law to respond to legal issues in their professional life. Students interested in careers with a law-related dimension will build a practical and marketable knowledge base of law, enhancing their qualifications in many different professional arenas.
While these areas reflect particular strengths within the UW School of Law, students can tailor the curriculum to meet their individual professional goals.
Whether you’re an undergraduate near graduation or a mid-level professional, the M.J. provides a competitive edge for entering the job market, changing career directions or performing more effectively in your work.
With only four requirements—three required courses, along with a major research and writing project—students are able to personalize their studies. Our M.J. program faculty and staff work with each student to create a customized plan of study. You’ll also be able to reach outside the law school to find relevant courses in other schools. For those working while in the M.J. program, the part-time option and morning or late afternoon courses allow students to balance career, study and involvement in the law school community. Students can participate in experiential learning, taking advantage of the region’s many cutting-edge businesses or non-profits to complete an externship.
Students have access to some of the brightest minds in the world. Members of our faculty are distinguished scholars, leaders in their fields, respected practitioners and dedicated educators. Our faculty members are committed to inspired teaching and helping you reach your professional goals. Virtually all of the courses in the upper division curriculum are available to M.J. students, and the opportunity to learn from the entire law faculty.
Along with fellow M.J.s, in most courses you’ll sit next to J.D., LL.M. and graduate students from other schools and learn from the experience each person brings. Joining the UW School of Law community also brings connections with alumni and faculty, as well as the benefits of a larger university network in a vibrant cultural epicenter.
Four students share their personal experiences as part of UW Law’s J.D., LL.M., Ph.D. and M.J. programs.
Dozens of graduates from all walks of life have leveraged the Master of Jurisprudence (M.J.) program to pursue their passions. Hear firsthand from three of them.
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"At this mid-point of my internship, every class I took in law school, whether it is law-related or skills-related, has been very helpful to my every day work."