Public Administration and Policy MPA/ JD (Albany Law)

In conjunction with The Albany Law School, the dual JD/MPA program has been designed to promote integration between the fields of law, public administration and public policy. It enables students to earn both degrees in, at most, four years of full-time study, rather than the usual five. Recipients of the dual JD/MPA hold professional credentials for a broad range of careers in government, consulting, teaching, research, and law.

Department: Public Administration and Policy

School or College: Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy

Required Credentials: Transcripts, 3 Letters of Recommendation, GRE or GMAT or LSAT, Resume, Statement of background and goals

Application Deadline for Fall Admission and Assistantship Consideration: February 1
Application Deadline for Fall Admission without Assistantship Consideration: July 15

Application Deadline for Spring Admission and Assistantship Consideration: N/A
Application Deadline for Spring Admission without Assistantship Consideration: November 15

Application Deadline for Summer Admission and Assistantship Consideration: N/A
Application Deadline for Summer Admission without Assistantship Consideration: N/A

Special Notes: Must also apply to Albany Law.

Tracks: Policy Analysis and Information Systems; Politics, Policy and Institutions; Public Economics and Finance; Public Management; Substantive Public Policy Areas

Grad Bulletin URL:

http://www.albany.edu/graduatebulletin/public_admin_policy_joint_mpa_jd_degree.htm

Departmental Website:

http://www.albany.edu/rockefeller/academics_pad_combined_jd_mpa.shtml