Academics

Joint Degree Programs

Juris Doctor/Master of Public Policy (JD/MPP)

Program Schedule

The first year of study is completed exclusively through either the School of Public Policy or the School of Law with the second-year studies taken at the school not enrolled in during the first year. The third and fourth years of the program are completed at the School of Law for three semesters and the School of Public Policy for one semester. The following outlines the course of study if an entering student admitted to the joint program begins at the School of Public Policy:

YEAR 1
Fall Semester	MPP Program	16 units
Spring Semester	MPP Program	16 units
Summer Semester	MPP Internship	0 units

YEAR 2
Fall Semester	JD Program	16 units
Spring Semester	JD Program	16 units

YEAR 3
Fall Semester	JD Program	16 units
Spring Semester	MPP Program	16 units

YEAR 4
Fall Semester	JD Program	17 units
Spring Semester	JD Program	17 units

TOTAL		130 units

See applicable school catalog for full requirements.