Eligibility
Individuals who apply for admission to the Master of Jurisprudence in Law and Aging program must:
- Hold at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution;
- Have substantial experience in a field of aging (demonstrated by work experience or education); and
- Have a satisfactory score on the GRE or an equivalent test (this requirement may be waived in appropriate circumstances). We prefer that applicants take the GRE but, in certain circumstances, we may accept scores from other standardized tests. Prior permission from the director of the program is required before submitting results from another test. Official scores should be forwarded from ETS to the director of the Center for Excellence in Elder Law.
Application
To apply, please use either PDF or online application:
Applicants for admission to the Master of Jurisprudence in Law and Aging must have earned at least a bachelor's degree from a college or university that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended, including undergraduate, graduate and professional schools, must be sent directly from the institutions attended to the Center for Excellence in Elder Law at Stetson University College of Law. In addition, applicants must have substantial experience in a recognized profession that serves elders, which may be demonstrated through work history or academic or continuing education programs.
Foreign-educated applicants must submit the educational credentials, including certified translations, that apply in their respective countries of origin. All applicants must demonstrate strong academic achievement and must be proficient in the English language and must have earned the equivalent of a bachelor's degree or higher. Applicants whose native language is not English must achieve a TOEFL examination score of at least 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based). CODES FOR TOEFL EXAM TO BE SENT DIRECTLY TO STETSON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW:
Stetson University College of Law "Institution Code" = 5630
Stetson University College of Law "Department Code"= 03
Stetson University College of Law requires master's degree applicants to submit foreign transcripts through www.naces.org/. Transcripts for all post-secondary education completed outside the United States (including its territories) or Canada must be evaluated through this service. Foreign course work through study abroad, consortium or exchange programs sponsored by U.S. or Canadian institutions are exempt from this requirement, provided that the work is clearly indicated on the home campus transcript.
One entering class is admitted each year, with the application for this year due by July 1, 2009. Applications are considered on a rolling basis and applicants will be notified of their acceptance by Aug. 1, 2009. A $500 non-refundable deposit will be required upon acceptance.
All applicants are advised that the Master of Jurisprudence in Law and Aging is a master's degree, not a law degree. This degree does not entitle the holder to practice law, sit for a bar exam, or in any way perform the services that a lawyer provides. Courses completed as part of this degree may not be counted toward a J.D. or LL.M. degree.