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Clinical Psychology/JD (PhD/JD) at Northwestern University

Northwestern University, United States

Programme overview

The JD-PhD for students with academic or research career goals, completing both degrees together with faculty from both schools jointly supervising research and dissertations. Northwestern's Clinical Psychology PhD programme offers a JD-PhD option with Northwestern Law.

Faculty: The Graduate School / Northwestern Law  |  Duration: As few as 6-7 years (JD-PhD generally, varies by department)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Evanston, IL, United States

What you will study

Roughly years 1-3 of graduate coursework through The Graduate School, followed by 2-3 years of law school coursework, then dissertation work as a Diamond Fellow.

Career pathways

Graduates have obtained faculty positions in law and graduate schools and judicial clerkships.

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Application information

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.

Graduate applications for 2026-27 open September 15, 2026; deadlines vary by programme. The Graduate School application fee is $95 and nonrefundable, paid by credit or debit card.

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