Combined Degree of Master of Laws and Public Policy: LLM/MPP

American University, Washington D.C., United States

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24 monthsProgram duration

Public PolicyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Study Level

Masters

The dual degree program in law and public policy is designed for students interested in examining the integral relationship of law to public policy. The program is especially attractive to attorneys who seek to practice in the political, governmental, and not-for-profit realms. This dual degree program provides a broad theoretical grounding in policy analysis, program evaluation, and successful policy implementation and provides attorneys with the necessary skills to creatively address the political, financial, organizational, legal, ethical, and constitutional challenges inherent in developing and delivering sound public policies. Application. Candidates for the dual degree program must qualify for admission to the LLM and MPP programs. The School of Public Affairs accepts LSAT scores in place of the GRE scores normally required for admission. For entering LLM students, applications for this program are first reviewed and acted upon by the law school. Upon admission to the law school, the application is forwarded directly to the School of Public Affairs for that schoolâ€™s review and decision. Currently enrolled LLM students may apply during their studies at the law school. Dual Degree Requirements Master of Laws and Public Policy: LLM/MPP. Students must satisfy all requirements for the master of laws at the Washington College of Law and all requirements for the master of public policy at the School of Public Affairs. Students must complete successfully 18 semester hours of law courses and 27 semester hours of MPP courses. Of the MPP courses, 6 semester credits approved by the law school will be applied to the LLM degree for a total of 24 credits for the LLM degree. Up to 15 credit hours in law school courses may be credited toward the MPP requirements upon approval by the School of Public Affairs. To receive the full 15 credit hours, students must test out of PUAD-601 Methods of Problem Solving I. The law schoolâ€™s LAW - 892 The Washington Lawyer seminar, or The American Lawyer, LAW-580, may fulfill one of the two research course requirements for the MPP.

Program overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Study Level

Masters

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Applicants must have a bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) earned at an accredited college or university; A 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or better cumulative grade point average (GPA) calculated on the last 60 credit hours of course work completed in your undergraduate program and available at the time of application for admission; A 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or better GPA in all relevant graduate work for which a grade has been awarded. Other English Language Requirements: Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 53 or higher.

Program Duration

2 Years

Starting Month(s)

Jan-2000

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Combined Degree of Master of Laws and Public Policy: LLM/MPP

American University, Washington D.C., United States

24 monthsProgram duration

Public PolicyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Study Level

Program overview

Main Subject

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