Program Overview

Introduction to the JD/MBA Program

The School of Law and the Stern School of Business at New York University offer a dual degree program whereby a student may simultaneously pursue study leading to both the degree of Juris Doctor (JD) and the degree of Master of Business Administration (MBA). Through careful course planning, the dual degree student can complete both degrees in four years. Five years of study are normally required when each degree is pursued independently.

Program Overview

The combined program offers insight into the business and legal sides of commerce. The program provides an excellent background for careers in law and/or business and is intended to broaden career perspectives. For example, graduates of the program can use the dual degree training in law firms, corporate counsel offices, investment and accounting firms, entrepreneurial or general business organizations, or nonprofit agencies and government institutions.

Program Structure

The first two years of the program are spent at NYU School of Law, the third year is spent at NYU Stern School of Business, and the fourth is divided between the two schools.

Admission Requirements

Applicants may apply directly to the dual degree JD/MBA program, or may apply to Stern in either their first or second year of their law school studies at NYU. Students must be admitted separately to both schools in order to participate in the dual degree program.

Application Procedure for Direct Admission

• Submit the School of Law application, including two letters of recommendation, resume, and a personal statement, by February 15.
• Register for the Credential Assembly Service (CAS) and take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).
• Complete the required online NYU Stern Dual Degree Application, including one additional letter of recommendation, by February 15.

Application Procedure for Current NYU Law Students

• Complete and submit the required NYU Stern Dual Degree Application by February 15.
• The Office of Academic Services will forward your documents to Stern.
• Sign and submit a JD/MBA release form that requests that the NYU School of Law Records and Registration release and send your file and current law school transcript to the NYU Stern Office of MBA Admissions.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Applicants who wish to be considered for the School of Law's programmatic scholarships are strongly encouraged to submit their JD application by the priority programmatic scholarship deadline of December 1, and no later than January 1. These scholarships include:

• AnBryce Scholarship
• ASPIRE Scholarship
• Furman Academic Scholarship
• Furman Public Policy Scholarship
• Latinx Rights Scholarship
• Leadership Program in Law & Business or Law and Social Entrepreneurship
• Root-Tilden-Kern Public Interest Scholarship Program Applicants must take the LSAT or GRE no later than November. All applicants to NYU Stern are considered for merit-based scholarships, and all NYU School of Law applicants are considered for merit and need-based scholarships. Additionally, Hyundai Motor America and Kia Motors America Scholarships in Law & Business will be awarded to JD/MBA Dual Degree students who are pursuing careers in law & business, with no separate application necessary.

Application Review

Each school has a separate Admissions Committee and admissions process. You may be admitted to both programs, only one program, or neither program in this admissions process.