Executive Juris Doctor

Executive Juris Doctor program requires 90 credits. The EJD is a multi-disciplined doctoral degree, which is designed for non-practicing professionals who would like to know the law but not practice as lawyers. The purpose of the program is to help students develop legal mind and to possess solid legal and business knowledge.  After the completion of the program students would be prepared to navigate the legal world as well as the business community. Students of the EJD program study selected courses from the School of Business and Barclay School of Law.  It is a professional doctoral program and requires a capstone.

The program requires 90 credits for completion. Students enrolled in the accelerated option can complete the Executive Juris Doctor degree in about a 1 ½ – 2 years, while those enrolled in the Standard Semester Options may complete the degree in about 2-3 years.

First – Year program:

First years students entering the program are required take the following courses:

• EJD 6000 Introduction to Law, Legal Research and Writing – 6
• EJD 6005 Contracts – 6
• EJD 6010 Torts – 6
• EJD 6015 Commercial Law – 6
• EJD 6020 Professional Responsibility/Ethics – 6

Second Year Program:

• EJD 6025 Real Property – 6
• EJD 6030 Corporate and Business Law – 6
• EJD 6035 Strategic Leadership and Management – 6
• EJD 6040 Wills, Trusts, and Estates -6
• EJD 6045 Administrative Law – 6

Third Year Program:

• EJD 6050 Business Law and Regulation – 6
• EJD 6055 International relations and diplomacy – 6
• EJD 6060 Strategic Management and Human Resource Management – 6
• EJD 6065 Conflict Resolution and Dispute Resolution – 6
• EJD 6075 Legal Practice and Management/Practical Skills – 6

Students may elect to take additional courses from the courses listed below. Interested students should confer with their mentors before making such decision.

• LAW 6085 Family Law – 6
• LAW 6090 Intellectual Property – 6
• LAW 6095 International Law – 6
• LAW 7005 Bankruptcy Law – 6
• LAW 7010 Environmental Law – 6
• LAW 7015 Employment and Labor Law – 6
• LAW 7020 Education Law – 6
• LAW 7025 Critical Race Theory – 6
• LAW 7030 Health Law and Ethics
• LAW 7035 Democracy and Civil Rights – 6
• LAW 7040 National Security Law – 6
• LAW 7050 Public Service and Leadership – 6
• LAW 7055 Worker’s Compensation – 6

Extracurricular activities

• CIU Research Journal
• Law Review/Law Journal
• Internship
• Externship

Note: The Executive Juris Doctor program is a multi-disciplined program. Students in the program may elect to take courses from any department in the graduate school. Please consult with your faculty advisor to help customize your degree program according to your career goals. The degree requires a capstone for completion.