Southern Methodist University School of Law Law P.O. Box 750110 Dallas, TX 75275-0110 US   Phone: 1-214-768-2550 Fax: 1-214-768-2549   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's J.D.:;J.D./M.B.A. ;J.D./M.A. - Economics On Campus   The J.D. (Juris Doctor) is the first law degree normally obtained in three years of study. The primary purposeof the J.D. program is preparation for the practice of law, private or public. The curriculum combines training in the science and method of law, knowledge of the substance and procedure of law, understanding of the role of law in society, and practical experience in handling professional problems. It also explores the responsibility of lawyers and their relations to other segments of society.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 1001  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 2401  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $1061  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $25400  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: United Methodist