In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: GS-11:
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
or
LL.M., if related GS-09: master's or equivalent graduate degree
LL.B. or J.D., if related GS-07:
1 full year of graduate level education
superior academic achievement GS-05:
4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree