Law JD/MUP at University at Buffalo

Programme overview

Four-year dual degree from the School of Law and the School of Architecture and Planning leading to both a JD and a master's in urban planning, preparing graduates for administration and public lawyering. 100% in person.

Faculty: School of Law | Department: With the School of Architecture and Planning | Duration: 4 years full-time (124 credit hours) | Study mode: In Person / Full Time | Location: Buffalo, NY, United States

What you will study

124 credit hours combining law and urban planning coursework.

Career pathways

Administration and public lawyering.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

School of Law JD admission: bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution (or international equivalent); LSAT or GRE with no minimum score (scores valid five years); transcripts via LSAC; resume; personal statement (max two pages); one letter of recommendation required (two to three recommended); $85 application fee. Early Decision deadline Nov 15; Regular Decision suggested by March 1 with rolling review. Non-native English speakers submit TOEFL or IELTS (IELTS minimum 7.0, 7.5 preferred). At least one admissions test (LSAT or GRE) is required; programme page lists a $75 application fee.

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.

Entry terms and deadlines vary by programme; applicants apply directly to UB through the Graduate School application, with some programmes using external national applications plus a supplemental UB application.

A non-refundable application fee is required for each programme applied to; fees vary by programme and payment instructions are emailed after the application is submitted.

Law (JD) application fee is $85; applicants submit the LSAT or GRE.

MD: AMCAS application accepted June 1 to November 15; supplemental application and materials due December 1; supplemental fee $100; Early Decision AMCAS due August 1 and supplemental due August 31.

Apply through the official page: https://www.buffalo.edu/grad/explore/admissions/apply.html

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