The Master of Judicial Studies (MJS) is a specialized degree program for judges. Offered and supported by a number of judicial organizations, the University offers this degree for currently employed judges wishing to advance their education.<br>Further, the MJS program is a challenging, stimulating academic degree program designed to:<br>Provide a structured, interdisciplinary academic curriculum applicable to judicial needs<br>Encourage students to take an active role in teaching, planning and administering judicial education<br>Provide experience (by virtue of the MJS thesis and dissertation requirements) in conducting and publishing research of interest and applicability to the judicial system, Provide an academic degree program having national scope and impact<br>The MJS in judicial studies: Provides access to cutting-edge knowledge from diverse faculty members<br>Improves legal critical/analytical skills, Sharpens writing skills and improves opinion writing<br>Contributes to the growing judicial studies knowledge pool, Helps recharge judicial batteries