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The University of Georgia School of Law offers joint degree programs that enable students to earn both the law and graduate degrees in four academic years rather than the five it would take to obtain them individually.  Applicants must apply separately to both programs, preferably at the same time, and once accepted, can opt to begin studies in either discipline.  For instance, J.D./M.B.A. students who choose to start with law dedicate the first year exclusively to legal study and the second year to the business curriculum.  Courses in both subject areas are taken in the third and fourth years.  A first-year student in one of the degree programs (law, business, etc.) who did not apply to the other program may apply for the joint degree by making a timely application for admission to the new program during the first year of law or graduate study.  Joint degree programs are not open to transfer students. 

J.D./M.B.A.
The J.D./M.B.A. provides excellent preparation for students interested in careers combining law and banking, entrepreneurship, finance, international business, or other business and commercial interests.  Applicants should have two years of work experience in business and have taken the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).

J.D./M.H.P.
The J.D./M.H.P. program, which includes an internship and thesis, is ideal for students interested in the historic preservation field.  Students with wide varieties of academic backgrounds and experiences are accepted for the program.  Applicants must take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).

J.D./M.P.A.
The J.D./M.P.A. is attractive to students who desire careers in public administration, including not-for-profit sectors.  Graduates may have careers as attorneys in local, state, or federal agencies and/or be administrators in the agencies.  The program accepts students from various academic and experiential backgrounds.  Applicants must take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).

J.D./M.Ed. in Sports Studies
This joint degree gives the theoretical and practical background to pursue career opportunities as a lawyer concentrating on sports issues.  It is restricted to students in the Sports Management program. Applicants must take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).

J.D./M.S.W.
Individuals interested in promoting constructive social change will find this joint degree meets their needs.  Graduates of the J.D./M.S.W. program are prepared for careers as social service administrators, juvenile court representatives, family court judicial personnel, mediators, public policy officials, guardian ad litems, family law attorneys and child support enforcement administrators.  Students will participate in both legal and social work internships.  Applicants must take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).

For more information on the joint degree programs, please contact the corresponding school in addition to the School of Law.

J.D./M.B.A.
Terry College of Business Administration
Brooks Hall
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602-6264
(706) 542-5671
E-mail:  terrymba@terry.uga.edu
Web:  www.terry.uga.edu/mba

J.D./M.H.P.
College of Environment and Design
Caldwell Hall
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602-1845
(706) 542-1816
E-mail:  donnag@uga.edu
Web:  www.ced.uga.edu

J.D./M.P.A.
Department of Public Administration and Policy
School of Public and International Affairs
Baldwin Hall
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602-1615
(706) 542-9583
E-mail:  sperling@uga.edu
Web:  http://padp.uga.edu/degrees_programs/mpa_program

J.D./M.Ed. in Sports Studies
Dr. Thomas Baker
Department of Kinesiology
College of Education
115 Ramsey Center
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602-6554
(706) 542-3394
E-mail:  tab3@uga.edu
Web:  www.coe.uga.edu/kinesiology
 
J.D./M.S.W.
School of Social Work
Tucker Hall
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602-7016
(706) 542-3364
E-mail:  erisler@uga.edu
Web:  http://ssw.uga.edu