Doctor of the Science of Law

The Michigan SJD is the gateway to either an academic career or professional advancement internationally. Admission is intensely competitive and is granted only to those with a strong academic record, enthusiastic faculty support, and a dissertation topic that suggests a significant and original contribution to legal literature.

We expect applicants to have earned their bachelor's degrees by the time they matriculate, and to possess strong backgrounds in computer science or a related discipline. To be eligible for the M.S. program, students must not already hold a master's degree in computer science or an equivalent field.

Successful MS applicants usually have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.5/4.0 and three strong letters of recommendation. GRE scores are neither required nor expected. , TOEFL ibt: 84, IELTS: 6.5, toefl Paper 560
Statement of Purpose: Your statement of purpose should be a concise, well-written document about your academic and research background, as well as your career goals. Additionally, it should communicate how CSE's graduate program will help you meet your career and educational objectives. The statement of purpose has a 3 page limit.
Personal Statement: Your personal statement should describe how your life experiences cultural, geographical, financial, educational, and/or other opportunities/challenges motivated your decision to pursue a graduate degree in CSE. Resume: Please provide your resume that highlights your education, work experience, research publications, teaching experience, professional activities, volunteer service, community engagement, honors and awards.

Research Interest (PhD applicants only): Select your primary and secondary areas of research interest.

Faculty Interest (PhD applicants only): Select up to five CSE faculty whose research interests align with yours and whom you would consider as potential research advisors.

Letters of Recommendation: Request 3 letters of recommendation from people who are familiar with your academic performance and research potential. Transcripts:
Applicants who attended, or are attending, a U.S. Institution:
Upload an electronic version of your official transcript(s) for each bachelor's, master's, professional, and doctoral degree earned, or in progress, through your ApplyWeb application account.
If you are recommended for admission, the Rackham Graduate School will require official transcript(s). Recommended applicants will receive an email notification when the official transcript(s) are required for submission. All students are asked to include an electronic unofficial transcript during the online application process.