THE INTERNATIONAL JURIST — In an ongoing commitment to diversity and accessibility for international students, Syracuse University College of Law welcomed their inaugural cohort of students last fall to its Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.) in Law degree program. The advanced research doctoral program is for international students who have completed a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in American Law and is designed to be small, enrolling just three to five new students each year. “The success of our LL.M. degree puts the Syracuse University College of Law in a position to attract high-quality candidates who want to build a foundation in academic coursework and research before moving on to an S.J.D. degree,” said Arlene Kanter, director of the S.J.D. program. “S.J.D. graduates can look forward to advancing their careers in academia, research and the judiciary or pursuing further studies and collaboration with the College of Law.” The inaugural class includes four international students from Brazil, China, Ethiopia and Palestinian Authority.