STG, Law, Juris Doctor / STG, Economics, Doctor of Philosophy

STG JD / Eco PhD: Introduction

Overview

The Combined Degree Program (CDP): STG, Law, Juris Doctor / STG, Economics, Doctor of Philosophy allows a student to complete all the requirements for the Juris Doctor (JD) program and all the requirements for the PhD program (except a dissertation) in four years rather than the five years it would take to acquire them independently. In Years 5 and 6, students will complete a dissertation.

For a general description of CDPs, see General Regulations section 1.4.3.

Contact

STG, Law, Juris Doctor / STG, Economics, Doctor of Philosophy
www.law.utoronto.ca/academic-programs/jd-program/combined-programs/jdphd-economics
www.economics.utoronto.ca/index.php/index/graduate/jdphd

Juris Doctor Program
Faculty of Law
Email: law.admissions@utoronto.ca

Doctor of Philosophy in Economics Program
Department of Economics
Email: www.economics.utoronto.ca/index.php/index/index/contact

STG JD / Eco PhD: Application Process and Requirements

Application Process

  • Applicants must apply to the Juris Doctor (JD) program, the Economics PhD program, and the CDP.

  • Applicants are considered for the CDP after they have secured independent admission to the JD and PhD programs.

  • Applicants admitted to both the JD and PhD must inform both programs of their status and request admission to the CDP.

    • Applicants may also be considered for the CDP while they are in Year 1 of the JD program. Interested students should contact the Faculty of Law about this before applying to the CDP.

Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the JD program, the School of Graduate Studies, and the PhD program.

Academic Path to Completion

Every CDP involves a specific combination of approved degree programs. The CDP requirements build on those of the two separate degree programs. Each CDP has a unique pattern of academic activity year by year.

Year 1

Progression

  • Year 1 JD program requirements.

Specific Requirements

  • Complete all Year 1 courses of the JD program at the Faculty of Law.

Year 2

Progression

  • PhD program requirements.

Specific Requirements

Year 3

Progression

  • PhD and JD program requirements.

Specific Requirements

  • Complete an additional 3.0 FCEs in economics courses including the required courses for a major field and minor field of specialization.

  • May be required to complete a field comprehensive exam in the major field of specialization.

  • Complete 0.5 FCE in law and economics.

  • Participate in the full-year continuous course ECO4060Y.

  • Complete the Year 2 economics paper.

  • Complete 14 to 16 JD credit hours.

Year 4

Progression

  • JD program requirements.

    • Specific Requirements

    • Complete 28 to 32 JD credit hours including the extended paper requirement in law.

    Years 5 and 6

    Progression

  • PhD program requirements.

    • Specific Requirements

    • Complete a PhD dissertation.

    • It is expected, but not required, that a student's dissertation committee will include a member of the Faculty of Law.

    Program Length

    6 years

    Time Limit

    8 years