JD-MBA at Northwestern University

Programme overview

The JD-MBA program is an integrated five-year program offering students the opportunity to earn both their JD and MBA. Become a leader in the legal industry. Set yourself apart in business and law Our JD-MBA Program gives you the tools to become successful, whether you aspire to be a business leader with legal expertise, or want to pursue a law career with a solid foundation in management.

Faculty: Kellogg School of Management | Duration: five-year | Study mode: full-time | Location: Evanston, IL, United States

What you will study

First year Students spend the first year of the JD-MBA Program at the Law School’s Chicago Campus where they complete the standard first-year law curriculum. Students may also take Law School coursework and may enroll in an experiential opportunity.

Career pathways

Set yourself apart in business and law Our JD-MBA Program gives you the tools to become successful, whether you aspire to be a business leader with legal expertise, or want to pursue a law career with a solid foundation in management. Our program enables you to follow the career path of your choice and provides you with a skill set that truly differentiates you from others.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Most students enter our program with a wide variety of work experiences. You can apply with one integrated application through Kellogg Admissions and an eligible GMAT OR GRE score. All applicants must register with the Law School Credential Assembly Service (CAS), which contains a summary of each applicant's: Post-Secondary Transcript(s) and Results of the Law School Admission Test (LSAT; if a valid score is on record with LSAC).

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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