<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><root><entry><title>Law, JD</title><short_name>Law</short_name><teaser> Our curriculum combines the best in traditional legal education with dynamic courses and programs that address emerging challenges faced by our global society. </teaser><divisional_campus>morgantown</divisional_campus><level>graduate</level><hepc_level>doctoral-professional</hepc_level><program_type>major</program_type><degree_designation>Juris Doctor</degree_designation><webAddressCourseCatalog>http://catalog.wvu.edu/graduate/law/academic_policies_and_procedures/academic_programs/#jdtext</webAddressCourseCatalog><online>false</online><admissions_url>https://graduateadmissions.wvu.edu/academics/graduate-programs/law-d</admissions_url><web_address_program/><catalog_url>http://catalog.wvu.edu/graduate/law/academic_policies_and_procedures/academic_programs/#jdtext</catalog_url><college>College of Law</college><school/><intro_background_image>https://ccdam.wvu.edu/programs/law-33706-S-MGE00012-xx.jpg</intro_background_image><intro_background_image_alt>College of Law letters over an entrance to WVU Law Center</intro_background_image_alt><intro_lead> As a leading law school, WVU Law teaches with a clear purpose. We&amp;rsquo;ll teach you to challenge your assumptions, present well-reasoned positions, and guide you to your best potential. </intro_lead><intro_text><![CDATA[ <p>WVU Law’s competitive and rigorous curriculum combines the best in traditional legal education with dynamic courses and programs that address emerging challenges faced by our global society.</p>
<p>First, you build a strong foundation in the law.</p>
<p>Then, you can discover and develop individual interests through specialized courses or concentrations.</p>
<p>Along the way, you will be given opportunities to develop practice-ready skills.</p>
<p>In the end, you will better understand your future clients’ needs and be ready to serve them in critical and emerging legal areas.</p>
<p><strong>Dual degree program:</strong> <a href="https://www.law.wvu.edu/academics/academic-programs/dual-degree-programs/jd-msw">JD/MSW (Master of Social Work)</a></p>
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<li>Letters of Recommendation - 2</li>
<li>Résumé/CV</li>
<li>Statement of Purpose</li>
<li>GRE</li>
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