Online MBA in Law Programs

Featured MBA in Law & Dual Degree Programs

ASU offers a concurrent online MBA/master of legal studies (MBA/MLS) dual degree through the ASU W.P. Carey School of Business and the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. This 63-credit program can be completed fully online and is thus compatible with the needs of various students, including working professionals. Students complete only business courses in their first three semesters, a combination of business and law courses in their fourth semester and only law courses in the final semester. A summer term is also incorporated into the curriculum.

Students seeking entry into the dual program should be aware that the programs maintain separate deadlines and may require different items as part of a complete application. Transcripts and letters of recommendation should be sent to the ASU Office of Graduate Education. Students must be offered admission to both programs to pursue this dual degree option.

The Boston University School of Law, in collaboration with the Questrom School of Business, offers an accelerated, seven-semester program culminating in a dual JD/MBA degree in law and management.

The curriculum features opportunities to participate in clinics and law journals and pursue a transactional practice concentration. In this concentration, students develop contract drafting, negotiation, and client counseling skills. Students have no coursework obligations in the summer after their second year of study and thus may have the freedom to complete a summer internship.

First-year students complete law courses and four required MBA courses. The only required summer semester features evening coursework in law and business, thus offering flexibility for students to pursue related jobs during the day. The final two years of study feature a combination of law and business courses.

Students may use up to 12 credits of graduate-level business coursework towards the requirements of the JD degree. The MBA degree requires 32 Questrom credits of coursework. Course topics include financial reporting, data analysis, marketing, economics, and operations management. Students also have a capstone course requirement. This course allows students to integrate and demonstrate their knowledge.

Northwestern University offers an accelerated three-year JD/MBA dual degree program. Students complete law coursework in their first year, business courses in their first summer semester and second academic year, a second summer internship, and finally end with a third year focused on law study and any required business coursework.

The curriculum encourages students to learn in various ways, including experiential learning opportunities and international immersion trips. Particular opportunities available include the Northwestern University Entrepreneurship Law Center and experiential learning courses such as Venture Lab and Global Lab.

Students may choose from one of seven majors within the MBA program. These include accounting, economics, finance, marketing, operations, strategy and managing organizations. Those who do not wish to declare a major will have general management listed on their transcript. Within the Kellogg School of Management, students may select a pathway to create expertise in a particular specialization or industry that is of personal interest or in high demand.

Applicants may apply with a bachelor’s or equivalent degree from an accredited college or university. Past coursework in business or law fields is not required. Applicants submit one application through Kellogg Admissions. No LSAT score is required, but students must submit an eligible GMAT or GRE score.

Ohio State University offers a JD/MBA dual degree program. Students customarily complete only law coursework in their first year, business coursework in their second year, a mixture of coursework in their third year, and only law coursework in their final year.

This four-year program prepares graduates to work in various careers, including government, non-profit organizations, corporations, investment banking and private consulting. Dual-degree students have access to the services provided by the career management offices of both schools.

Applicants complete separate applications to the Fisher and Moritz Schools. Students may seek admission to and then begin study in one program and later apply to the second program during their first year of study. Application requirements vary between the two programs. For example, law school admission requires a competitive LSAT score, both programs require a demonstration of English language proficiency, and only the JD program requires letters of recommendation.

Columbia University, known for its world-class educational programs, offers an accelerated three-year JD/MBA program designed to successfully give graduates the cross-disciplinary tools needed to solve complex and urgent business world challenges.

This program is designed for highly motivated students who seek an exacting education in law, business, and policy. The program’s three-year duration is designed to give graduates an additional year within the job market compared to other joint degree programs.

Students complete law school courses in their first year, business school courses in their second year, and a combination of courses from both schools and the remaining required coursework in their third year. Examples of course topics include legal methods, civil procedure, criminal law, corporate finance, financial accounting, and operations management.

Students are eligible to begin completing their 12 required credits of elective courses in their second year of study. Students do not declare a major but may specialize their knowledge according to their elective course choices and what internships and other professional development opportunities they pursue. To graduate, students must complete a minimum of 71 law credits and 45 business credits and any additional requirements of both schools.

Harvard University offers a joint JD/MBA degree program. This program is made possible through a collaboration between Harvard Law School (HLS) and Harvard Business School (HBS). Graduates of this four-year program hold expertise in law and management practices and ultimately are highly sought in the job market.

Students initially complete a first-year program focusing on law and business coursework separately. Upon completing this program’s requirements, students advance into the upper-level program. In that program, a joint degree student must complete no less than 52 additional credits within HLS and 24 credits of elective curriculum coursework within HBS during the third and fourth academic years. This dual degree program also features requirements to complete a joint degree program seminar and a JD written work requirement.

Given the complexity of the dual degree program’s full requirements, prospective students should carefully review the full program description as they compare different school options.

Applicants must apply to the two schools separately and be admitted to both programs to pursue this dual degree. Review of applicant materials by each program is done independently of the other program. HLS applicants must submit a GRE or LSAT score, and HBS applicants must submit a GMAT or GRE score.

New York University offers a JD/MBA dual degree program. This program trains graduates to pursue careers in both law and business. This 122-credit program comprises 51 credits from the NYU Stern School of Business and 71 from the School of Law.

Students complete their first two years at the School of Law, complete a third year of coursework within the Stern School and then finish their degree in a fourth year featuring coursework from both schools. Graduates establish careers in several private and public sector settings, including government institutions, non-profit agencies, investment firms, law firms, and corporate counsel offices.

Applicants complete a joint application provided by the NYU Stern School of Business. Both programs independently evaluate this application. Applicants must first be offered admission to the JD program before becoming eligible for consideration by the Stern School. Each program has its own separate office dedicated to career development. Dual degree program students are eligible to use the services offered by both programs.

Stanford University is well known for offering one of the United States’ oldest and most successful JD/MBA dual degree programs. This 164-unit program is designed for individuals seeking to establish a career in law, public service, or management. The program curriculum is designed to prepare students for the highest levels of responsibility and leadership in the public and private sectors. Graduates go on to work as business executives, investors, transactional counsel, and litigators. The curriculum also effectively prepares graduates for advanced scholarship and careers in academia.

Stanford’s close proximity to Silicon Valley provides students with significant individualized learning opportunities in subjects such as entrepreneurship, venture capital, private equity investment, international business, and intellectual property. As successful business development, corporate governance, and entrepreneurship increasingly require professionals to possess expertise in both law and business in a globalized world, graduates of this program can expect to possess highly marketable knowledge and experience.