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JD/MA Law/Political Science at Syracuse University

Syracuse University, United States

Programme overview

Joint degree between the College of Law and the Maxwell School's Department of Political Science for students interested in the intersection of law, the judiciary, public policy and political science. Most joint degrees at the College of Law can be completed in three years at a lower cost than pursuing both degrees separately.

Faculty: College of Law  |  Department: Maxwell School Department of Political Science  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Syracuse, NY, United States

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Entry requirements

College of Law joint degrees: students need a GPA of 2.9 or higher after the first-year (1L) law curriculum, an interest essay and a course plan.

Requirements published at program group level.

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.

Duration: 100 credits

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