JDi Residencies

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July 24, 2026

JDi Grad Achieves Top Score on Maine Bar Exam

Melissa Palzewicz L'25 earned the highest combined score on the February 2026 Maine bar exam after completing Syracuse Law's JDinteractive program.

By Syracuse Law Communications

March 23, 2026

Switzerland Course Offers Students First-Hand Look at the Influence of International Tax Law

25 Syracuse Law students traveled to Zurich for a three-day course on international tax, transparency, and tax equalization led by faculty and alumnus Marnin Michaels.

By Caroline Reff

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February 3, 2026

New JDi Residency Examines the Connection and Evolution of Immigration and Employment Law

Syracuse Law's first JDi residency on immigration and employment law drew students to Washington, D.C., for a four-day deep dive.

By Caroline Reff

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January 28, 2026

First Time Residency on Voting Rights and Policy Brings Students to Washington, DC to Examine the Origins and Challenges of Americans’ Right to Vote

Syracuse Law's first Voting Rights and Policy residency brought JDinteractive students to Washington, D.C., marking the Voting Rights Act's 60th anniversary.

By Caroline Reff

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January 8, 2026

First AI Residency Program Makes Impact

Syracuse Law's first AI residency, AI and the Virtue of Law, gave JDi students hands-on AI skills and a look at the ethics shaping legal practice.

By Syracuse Law Communications

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August 27, 2025

Syracuse Law Welcomes 100+ JDinteractive Students to the Class of 2029

Syracuse Law welcomes over 100 JDinteractive students in the diverse, career-driven incoming Class of 2029.

By Syracuse Law Communications

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December 5, 2024

After Years Excelling in the Legal Field, 3L Pursues a Law Degree Through JDi Program

After years excelling in the legal field, a 3L completes her law degree through Syracuse Law's flexible JDi program.

By Caroline Reff

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October 25, 2024

JDi Program Prepares 3L to Tackle Immigration Issues Half Way Across the World

Phair completes JDi residencies in Rome, Washington, D.C., and London, deepening her focus on international and immigration law.

By Syracuse Law Communications

July 8, 2024

Residencies Give JDi Students a World View of Legal Topics, Opportunity to Connect Face-to-Face with Cohort

JDi students complete six required residencies in cities like London, Rome, and Geneva, gaining hands-on legal training and cohort connection.

By Caroline Reff

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February 16, 2024

JDi Students Kick Off 2024 with Syracuse Residencies

First- and second-year JDi students returned to Syracuse for Legal Applications and Professional Skills residencies to start the new year.

By Syracuse Law Communications

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February 15, 2024

Headed West: JDinteractive Students Travel to Denver for Arbitration Residency

17 JDi students and four LL.M. students traveled to Denver for a hands-on arbitration residency at Sherman & Howard.

By Caroline Reff