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Juris Doctor/Master of Public Policy
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Why pursue a Law Degree and a Public Policy Degree?
Lawyers participate in policymaking by advocating particular positions, drafting legislation and regulations, negotiating compromises, and challenging existing laws through litigation. Effective policymakers also draw on an understanding of economics, policy content and process, statistics, and research methodology. Graduates of the JD/MPP program develop this diverse set of skills and are uniquely suited to shape the nation's social policy. What are the degree requirements? JD/MPP students must meet the general requirements for the JD and the MPP. In addition, they must complete three law courses that examine the legal framework within which policy is developed: Constitutional Law II, Administrative Law, and Legislation. Students are also directed to numerous Law Center courses that address policy content and process. The program requires completion of 115* credit hours, 76* hours in law courses and 39 hours in public policy courses. Students must complete the first year of law school as an intact block and traditionally spend the second year completing much of their required public policy course work. The remaining credits are completed in the final two years.
*NOTE: 1 fewer credit is required for students who completed the first year law curriculum prior to 2007-2008. Revised January 23, 2008 (VW) |
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