NYU Wagner and the NYU School of Law

The Wagner School and the NYU School of Law dual degree program allows students to simultaneously pursue degrees of Juris Doctor and Master of Public Administration or Master of Urban Planning on a full-time basis.

Students in the program enroll full-time, taking courses within NYU Wagner's MPA in Public and Nonprofit Management and Policy program (44 credits) or the MUP program (44 credits) and the JD program (71 credits) and complete the requirements for both degrees in four years. Students chose a specialization area within NYU Wagner's MPA in Public and Nonprofit Management and Policy program, or choose one of two clusters; or the International Development specialization within the MUP program. Students spend the first two years at the School of Law, the third year at Wagner, and the fourth year is comprised of Wagner and Law courses. Students are registered through the School of Law for a total of five semesters and through Wagner for three semesters.

Advisement

An important aspect of the dual-degree academic experience is the extensive, tailored, and coordinated advisement support. Students will work with advisors from both schools to carefully choose coursework that takes into consideration their unique academic and professional goals. The many sources of advisement that each school has to offer includes faculty advisors, offices of career services, program administrators, and peer advisors. 

Students leave the dual-degree program well supported and equipped with the frameworks and analytical skills that will serve them well in the complex and changing intersection of sectors and roles their careers may span. 

Beyond the Classroom
Cross-Professional Series (XPS)

Open Society Institute's president, Aryeh Neier, introduced by Dean Ellen Schall

This speaker series offers students in Wagner's Executive and Professional Dual-Degree programs a unique opportunity to hear from leaders in fields and careers that span the sectors. The series is an intimate seminar-style experience with an accompanying reception where students are able to maximize opportunities to engage with colleagues across disciplines and to enhance those important connections.

Admissions

Applicants are required to apply to each school. Once admitted to both schools, a student will qualify for the dual degree program.

Scholarships

Pursuing a dual-degree is an investment in the future and a serious commitment of time and money. All dual-degree applicants are eligible to apply for scholarships and funding.

For More Information

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JD-MPA or JD-MUP Curriculum

Students may choose to alter the sequencing suggested after consulting with their program administrators. Students select Wagner elective courses from any specialization or program as long as prerequisites are satisfied.

Sample Schedule

Key: GP = Wagner Course
Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
YEARS I and 2 (Registration residency: Law School)
Law School Curriculum 
FALL YEAR 3 (16 credits) (Registration residency: Wagner*)
CORE-GP 1011 Statistics 4.0
CORE-GP 1018  Microeconomics (and discussion) 4.0
CORE-GP 1020 Managing Public Service Organizations (and discussion) 4.0
CORE-GP 1022 or URPL-GP 2660 Introduction to Public Policy (MPA) or  History and Theory of Planning (MUP) 4.0
SPRING YEAR 3 (16 credits) (Registration residency: Wagner*)
CORE-GP 1021 Financial Management (and discussion) 4.0
XXXX-GP MPA Specialization Course or MUP Core Course 4.0
XXXX-GP MPA Specialization Course or MUP Core Course 4.0
XXXX-GP MPA Specialization Course or MUP Core Course 4.0
FALL YEAR 4 (10 credits) (Registration residency: Wagner*)
CAP-GP Capstone: Advanced Project I 2.0
XXXX-GP MPA Specialization Course or MUP Core Course 4.0
XXXX-GP MPA Specialization Course or MUP Elective Course 4.0
SPRING YEAR 4 (Combined) (Registration residency: Law)
CAP-GP Capstone: Advanced Project II 2.0
 Law School Curriculum 

*Registration residency requires 32 credit hours to be completed at Wagner