J.D./MBA, Law

 

Law Degree + Business Degree = Competitive Advantage

 

Why Whitman MBA?
 
Whitman Advantage
  • Accelerated completion time. The joint program is 114 credits compared to 141 credits if pursued separately (you save a year of time).
  • Access to two academic schools/college alumni connections, in the College of Law and the Whitman School of Management.
  • An additional degree, differentiating you from other College of Law candidates.
  • Access to additional student support staff: Career and academic advisors in both schools.
 
General Information

The College of Law is the primary school for students enrolled in a joint degree program at Syracuse University. Students must complete their first year of law school and earn a cumulative 2.9 GPA to be approved and matriculate into their selected joint degree program.

For a joint degree in business administration, you will earn 72 law credits plus 42 approved MBA credits. Both programs must be completed within four years. Students seeking dual degrees must apply to both programs separately, and admission to the College of Law does not guarantee admission to the Whitman School MBA program.

 

“Choosing to do the dual J.D./MBA program was a great choice for me. It allowed me the advantage of having business knowledge in my career as an attorney. I will be able to understand situations from an entirely different perspective and will be able to provide better and more services to my clients."

- Laura Daniels, J.D./MBA ’19


 
College of Law Application "Next Steps"

First year law students will need to contact the College of Law at lawacademicsuccess@syr.edu and receive a signed dual enrollment form by March 28 in order to complete the joint application process. The Law School will provide additional directions as necessary.

 

 

 

Whitman School, MBA Application Requirements*
  • Internal Application
  • Unofficial Syracuse University transcript
  • Resume
  • Essay (500-750 words)
  • GMAT or GRE Score Report (not required for this admissions cycle)
  • Official TOEFL/IELTS Score Report**
  • Admissions Interview at the Discretion of the Committee

 

MBA Application Deadline: April 15 (spring semester of "1L")

 

* Students pursuing this joint degree will apply for the dual J.D./MBA when they are in the first year of law school "1L".

** For international students who have studied in the U.S. for less than four years.

 

 

Career Opportunities

Earning degrees from the College of Law and the Whitman School take superior critical and analytical skills — and a passion for learning. Some of our recent graduates have accepted the following positions at the following companies and organizations.

 

Job Titles

Advisory Associate

Associate Attorney

Corporate Associate

Diligence Specialist

Law Clerk

M&A Tax Associate

Regulatory Enforcement and Compliance Associate

Tax Consultant

 

Companies

Deloitte

KPMG

National and regional law firms

US Securities and Exchange Commission

Wolters Kluwer

 

Salaries

Average salary 2022-2024: $142,778; Range: $103,335-$205,000

 

 

Contact Information

Whitman School of Management

Mary E. Collier '11 G'22

Executive Director, Graduate Admissions and Student Recruitment

315.443.4744

mecollie@syr.edu