STG, Law, Juris Doctor / Political Science, Doctor of Philosophy


STG JD / Pol PhD: Introduction

Overview

The Combined Degree Program (CDP): STG, Law, Juris Doctor / Political Science, Doctor of Philosophy is designed for students interested in studying the intersection of law and political science. The CDP permits completion of both the Juris Doctor (JD) and PhD degrees at least one year sooner than it would take to acquire them independently.

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

Contact

Law, Juris Doctor / Political Science, Doctor of Philosophy
www.law.utoronto.ca/academic-programs/jd-program/combined-programs/jdphd-political-science

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

Doctor of Philosophy Program in Political Science
Department of Political Science
Email: louis.tentsos@utoronto.ca


STG JD / Pol PhD: Application Process

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

  • Applicants may be considered for admission to the CDP after they have gained independent admission to both the JD and PhD programs.

  • Applicants admitted to 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.


STG JD / Pol PhD: Requirements

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 Progression Specific Requirements
1
  • Year 1 JD program requirements.
  • Complete all Year 1 courses of the JD program at the Faculty of Law.
2
  • PhD program requirements.

  • Students complete coursework and exams required for the PhD program.

  • Specific requirements will vary based on the student’s choice of fields and whether a PhD student is admitted via direct entry.
3 and 4
  • JD program requirements.

  • Complete 48 JD credits including the Directed Research Program.

  • Any language requirements for the PhD must be completed by the end of Year 4.
5 and 6
  • PhD program requirements.
  • Complete any remaining PhD program requirements and also a PhD thesis.