Dual J.D. Program
The J.D./M.A. and J.D./Ph.D. programs are both highly interdisciplinary, focusing on issues in ethics and philosophy as they relate to law.
- A student must take 76 credits in law and 45 credits in philosophy to fulfill the requirements for a Ph.D., or 30 credits in philosophy (or 24 plus a thesis) for an M.A.
- Up to six credits for law school courses may be double-counted for the M.A. and up to nine may be double-counted for the Ph.D., so long as the courses are shown to contribute significantly to the student’s study in philosophy.
- The first year of Law and the first year of Philosophy must be taken as intact blocks.
For more information about the requirements for the M.A. and Ph.D. in Philosophy, see the Department of Philosophy’s Graduate Handbook.
Thinking About Applying?
The application deadline for Ph.D. programs, including joint M.D. and J.D. programs, is December 15. The application deadline for M.D./M.A. and J.D./M.A. programs is January 15. Please note: All application materials must be sent directly to the Graduate School, not to the Philosophy Department.
Please read all Application Procedures and instructions carefully before beginning the application.
Please Note: All applications to the program may be made through the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences.