Public Health and Law

You can complete both your MPH and JD degrees in four years, beginning in the law school. You’ll work with clients as early as your first semester and learn transactional drafting, financial literacy, and statutory and regulatory analysis during the first year.

In addition to requirements for your JD, you’ll complete 27 credit hours of core MPH courses.

Concerned how you’ll navigate both degree programs? Don’t worry—you’ll have academic advisors from both schools who will ensure your success in the programs.

You must apply separately to—and be admitted by—each program. Most students begin at the law school and apply for the MPH program in the spring of their first year. 

Each degree program will review applications separately and will make admission decisions separately. Timelines and due dates are different for each program. Please review each program's website for the correct date.

Admissions are rolling, and you may apply early or regular decision. You can choose to start in the spring or fall.

Typical applications include:

• ​​Online application through LSAC (also available for download) for the School of Law
• Online application for the MPH program
• Statement of purpose
• Unofficial transcripts
• Three letters of recommendation
• CV or resume
• GRE, MAT, MCAT, LSAT, DACT or GMAT scores
• Application fee (for MPH program only)
• TOEFL scores (for all non-native English language speakers)