Program Overview

Dual Degree JD/MBA

The JD/MBA Dual Degree is a program offered by Emory Law and Goizueta Business School, enabling students to receive both the Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration degrees in four years instead of the usual five. This program is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of law and business, preparing them for a wide range of careers.

Law and Business

The JD/MBA program allows students to pursue careers in law, investment banking, general management rotation programs, investment management, consulting, and entrepreneurial ventures. The program's curriculum is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the intersection of law and business, enabling them to make informed decisions and navigate complex legal and business environments.

JD/MBA: Two Formats

The dual program can be started in either the business school or the law school. The first year of study in the law school is taken solely in the law school, and the first year of study in the business school is taken solely in the business school. The remaining two years of the program are taken jointly in the law and business schools. Students pay five semesters of law school tuition and three semesters of business school tuition.

It is also possible to start the One-Year MBA immediately following the first or second year of law school. Beginning in the summer, students complete three sequential semesters before returning to the law school. This option allows students to complete the dual degree in three and a half years and graduate in December.

Admissions Details

Admissions

Students must apply to the business school and law school separately. If a student is accepted to both programs, they can enroll in the JD/MBA. The Admissions Committee evaluates candidates based on test scores, GPA, work experience, essays, recommendations, and interviews.

Work Experience

Most students interested in the JD/MBA degree do not possess the average five years of work experience of typical MBA candidates. However, the Admissions Committee is interested in hearing how a student's life and work experiences will add to MBA class discussions and an eventual business career. A college internship, part-time job, or family business experience can provide relevant work experience to strengthen a student's application.

Required Testing

Applicants to Goizueta Business School are required to take the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). LSAT scores are also accepted. Candidates are expected to exceed the 50th percentile on the quantitative section of the exam, with most students scoring at the 75-80th percentile.

Financial Aid

Every applicant who submits a completed application by the Round 3 deadline and is admitted to Goizueta is automatically reviewed for merit-based, school-funded scholarships. No separate application is required, and merit-based awards typically range from 20% to full tuition. The law school awards The Rothfeder Scholarship, made possible by Alan E. and Myrna Rothfeder, to an enrolled JD/MBA student based on academic achievement, character, and leadership ability.

Law School Academics

If a student is a current law school student, the Admissions Committee will review their law school grades before making a decision on their application. Students should have performed well in their first semester, and the committee prefers students to be ranked in the top 1/3 of their law school class.

JD/MBA Society

The JD/MBA Society is a club for JD/MBA students, focused on personal and professional development opportunities, and social interaction with both schools. Events include a speaker series, career panel, golf tournaments, charity events, and an information consortium for candidates.