For students looking to pursue the academic side of the law through prolonged research and writing, Suffolk Law offers a Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) degree. The equivalent of a PhD in other fields, an SJD is the most advanced law degree available and requires sustained academic excellence as well as the prior completion of a JD and LLM.<br>Suffolk Law's Doctor of Juridical Science is a rigorous academic program that challenges students to expand their thinking and push boundaries in the study of law. Students are supported by experienced practitioners and surrounded by real-world thought leaders in the field. Upon acceptance into the SJD program, students must complete an in-depth, publication-quality, dissertation which makes an original and creative contribution to legal literature to successfully complete their degree.<br>Further your studies, explore new ways of thinking, and reach your highest goals and aspirations in the field of law.<br>Suffolk University Law School was the first law school in Massachusetts to establish a concentration in Health and Biomedical Law, offering both day and evening division students the opportunity to distinguish themselves academically in this challenging, rapidly expanding and fast-paced field.<br>The Health and Biomedical Law concentration complements Boston's rich health care environment. Boston is a national leader in medical care, health policy and law. It also has leading teaching hospitals, biomedical companies, and private and hospital-based research facilities in life sciences. The Health and Biomedical Law concentration builds upon this wealth of health and biomedical activity.