Broaden your horizons and craft a distinctive career path with a dual degree from Rutgers Law. Whether you're passionate about law and another field, we have a program to help you achieve your goals. Discover the advantages of pairing legal expertise with another area of interest.
Learn more about what you need to become a dual-degree student below and meet with the vice dean before enrolling in another graduate program.
To begin a dual-degree program, you must:
-- Be in good academic standing
-- Be admitted by Rutgers Law School
-- Be admitted by another graduate or professional degree program of Rutgers University or by another educational institution
-- Have permission from the vice dean
Some benefits of pursuing a dual-degree include a/an:
-- Diversified skill set
-- Expanded network
-- Increased earning potential
-- Flexible career path
With a dual degree, you can shape your career to fit your goals. Some possibilities include a career as a/an:
-- Advocate for Legal and Social Justice
-- International Law and Policy Analyst
-- Legal Advisor for Political Campaigns
-- Corporate Counsel
-- Art Law Attorney
-- Medical Lawyer
As an undergraduate business major, I was looking for a way to intersect my interests in business and law, which is why I pursued my JD/MBA at Rutgers. Upon graduation from the dual-degree program, I started as a bankruptcy and restructuring associate at Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP in Philadelphia, where I regularly use my business background to understand corporate restructuring issues and interact with our business clients. I also believe my dual degree has given me a better understanding of how the business of a law firm works, which is critical to understanding department and firm goals.
Melissa Martinez ’16, Senior Counsel at AmerisourceBergen
Rutgers University offers a wide range of graduate degrees at the master's and doctoral levels. With permission of the vice dean, you may create a dual degree with another graduate degree offered by Rutgers or another institution. While the following list is not exhaustive, 13 formal joint J.D. and master's or doctoral degree programs are available.