Program Overview

Program Overview

The Juris Doctor/Master of Business Administration (JD/MBA) dual degree offers a strong and complementary skill set to those looking to do work in the areas of corporate law, investment banking, corporate finance and marketing, among others.

Program Description

The JD/MBA program was founded because there is significant need for business knowledge in the practice of law and for the knowledge of legal basics in the corporate world. The degrees are obtained from the School of Law and Olin Business School. The program generally takes four years (128 credit units) to complete. JD/MBA students pursue a variety of careers, including:

• Corporate law
• Litigation
• Investment banking
• Corporate finance
• Marketing

Requirements

To be admitted to the JD/MBA program, students must:

• Complete an application for each school
• Take the LSAT and GMAT
• Complete 77 credits (five semesters) of law school
• Complete 51 credits (three semesters) of business school
• Complete the required curriculum associated with the respective degrees

Additional Information

Many JD/MBA students also participate in one or more of the law school's clinical programs, including the New York Regulatory and Business Externship and the Entrepreneurship and Intellectual Property Clinic. The JD/MBA Association — a student group shared between the two schools — exists to facilitate the process of obtaining both degrees and to serve as a platform for interdisciplinary communication between the two schools. The society sponsors activities throughout the year, including panel discussions with alumni and practicing professionals, informational sessions about career and class choices, and other practice-specific activities.