Degree programs aimed at international students produce scholars, teachers Since KU Law’s Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.) program launched in 2007, 34 students from 17 countries have earned the terminal degree in law. Designed for students interested in deep legal research and writing, and a career as a legal scholar or a senior public official, the program is one of …
Drones and security
Dr. Vivek Sehrawat researches drones from an international point of view As he was getting ready to apply to Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.) programs, Dr. Vivek Sehrawat was looking for an angle. He had been reading about technology – specifically, drones – and came up with an idea that stood out. “This is a hot topic right now. There’s …
Comparing laws
Dr. Lijuan Xing, SJD’12 Dr. Lijuan Xing explores intersections of laws When Chinese scholar Dr. Lijuan Xing decided to bolster her legal education with an American doctorate degree, she set her heart on KU Law. It is one of the few law schools in the U.S. that offers a Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.) degree. Xing earned an S.J.D. from …
Zainab Radhi, SJD’15
Professor Raj Bhala and Zainab Radhi, SJD’15, recall their first encounter with wonder and amusement. Radhi was interested in pursuing her Doctor of Juridical Science, and she wanted an expert in international and Islamic law to advise her research — one familiar with the Islamic economic system and passionate about helping people in developing countries through international trade, just like …