| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-05-01 | - |
Program Overview
The University of Kansas offers a dual M.A.-J.D. degree program in economics and law, combining a Juris Doctor degree with a Master of Arts in economics. Designed to be completed in three years and one summer session, the program equips students with a comprehensive understanding of both disciplines, preparing them for a wide range of legal practice areas and career paths, including corporate law, consulting, policy advocacy, and financial services.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
A dual degree in economics and law is offered through the M.A.-J.D. Degree Program at the University of Kansas. This program combines the Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the School of Law with a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in economics from the Department of Economics in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Objectives:
The program aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of both economics and law, preparing them for a wide range of legal practice areas and career paths.
Program Description:
The M.A.-J.D. program is designed to be completed in three years and one summer session.
- Admission: Applicants must first be accepted to the University of Kansas Law School before applying to the Economics M.A. program. Applications for the combined degree can be submitted during the spring semester (Year 1) of law school with a deadline of May 1st for summer or fall starts.
- Credit Requirements: The program requires a total of 100 credit hours. Of these, 82 hours must be completed at the law school and 18 hours in the Department of Economics.
- Transfer Credit: The department grants credit toward the M.A. degree for 12 hours of pertinent coursework from the law school. Similarly, the law school counts 8 credit hours in economics toward the J.D. degree.
- Course Selection: The 8 hours of economics courses that count towards the J.D. degree can be chosen from certain courses numbered 500-799 and all 800-900 level courses.
- Prerequisites: Students must have taken prerequisite courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and calculus.
- Required Courses: ECON 700, ECON 701, and ECON 715 must be included in the M.A. program.
- Course Schedule: The first year is dedicated solely to law courses. The 18 hours of economics credit are spread out over subsequent semesters (one course per semester).
- Thesis: The M.A.-J.D. degree in economics is a non-thesis degree.
Careers:
Graduates of the M.A.-J.D. program are well-prepared for a variety of career options, including:
- Legal Practice: Corporate law, tort law, contract law, civil procedure, and international law.
- Consulting: Mergers & acquisitions consultant.
- Policy and Advocacy: Policy advisor, legislator, regulatory investigator.
- Financial Services: Various roles in the financial services sector.
Other:
- The program is approved by the School of Law, the Department of Economics, and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
- The M.A.-J.D. program is a valuable option for students seeking a strong foundation in both economics and law.
University of Kansas Summary
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- Students must first be accepted to the University of Kansas Law School before applying to the Economics M.A. program.
- Admission to the M.A./J.D. degree program must be approved by the School of Law, the Department of Economics, and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
- Prerequisites continue to apply, as does the requirement that all students seeking the M.A. degree must have taken several foundation courses that do not count toward a graduate degree in economics: microeconomics, macroeconomics, and calculus.
- In addition, ECON 700, ECON 701, and ECON 715 must be included in the M.A. program.
