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MPP Law, JD / Public Policy at Northeastern University

Northeastern University, United States

Programme overview

Dual degree pairing legal training with applied public policy analysis, policy design and strategic policy formation. Students gain career-relevant experience through internships, small-group capstone projects and interaction with field professionals.

Faculty: School of Law  |  Department: School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

MPP classes are taken after the first year in the School of Law. 8 JD credit hours can count toward the MPP and 12 MPP credit hours toward the JD.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants can apply to both programmes simultaneously or be considered after enrolling in the JD programme. JD students, including FlexJD students, are ordinarily eligible to apply into dual-degree pathways.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

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