Program at a glance
Contact information
Program Director: Shawn Marsh
Phone: (775) 682-7987
How do I apply?
Fall Application Deadline: July 1. Spring Application Deadline: December 1. Learn how to apply to the 91·çÃùÄñ³ª.
Master of Judicial Studies
What will I learn with an advanced degree in judicial studies?
The Master of Judicial Studies (MJS) is a specialized degree program for judges. Offered and supported by a number of judicial organizations, the University offers this degree for currently employed judges wishing to advance their education.
Further, the MJS program is a challenging, stimulating academic degree program designed to:
- Provide a structured, interdisciplinary academic curriculum applicable to judicial needs
- Encourage students to take an active role in teaching, planning and administering judicial education
- Provide experience (by virtue of the MJS writing assignments and Ph.D. dissertation requirements) in conducting and publishing research of interest and applicability to the judicial system
- Provide an academic degree program having national scope and impact
Why study judicial studies at the 91·çÃùÄñ³ª?
The MJS in judicial studies:
- Provides access to cutting-edge knowledge from diverse faculty members
- Improves legal critical/analytical skills
- Sharpens writing skills and improves opinion writing
- Contributes to the growing judicial studies knowledge pool
- Helps recharge judicial batteries
Application process
Judges seeking the MJS degree can apply online to the University's Graduate School. Applications are accepted throughout the year, but preference is given for applications received by July 1 (for a Fall start).
What's next?
You can apply now if you are ready to begin at the University. If you would like to learn more about the program, please contact:
Monica Miller, Ph.D.
Director, Judicial Studies Program
mkmiller@unr.edu
Take the next step
Judicial Studies Graduate Handbook
Read through the judicial studies master's degree handbook to find out if this advanced degree program is right for you.
Read the Graduate Handbook