MPA-JD or MUP-JD

Use your understanding of law to fight the good fight in a way that delivers positive social change. You have the drive to do so and are gaining the legal expertise, but with a MPA-JD or MUP-JD from NYU Wagner and the NYU School of Law, you can become a triple threat. We’ll arm you with the policy, finance, and management skills you’ll need to become a leader prepared to tackle a broad range of social challenges.

Whether you see yourself pursuing public interest law, writing legislation, or running an agency or organization, you’ll find the focus you need through our full-time, four-year, dual-degree program. You’ll walk away with a vast toolkit of analytical skills, ready to lead programs and institutions that create a positive impact.

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 offers include 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.

Curriculum

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

Sample Schedule

(GP = Wagner course)

 

YEARS 1 and 2 (12 credits) (Registration residency: Law School)

• Law School curriculum

FALL YEAR 3 (12 credits) (Registration residency: Wagner*)

• CORE-GP 1011 Statistics (3 credits)
• CORE-GP 1018 Microeconomics (and discussion) (3 credits)
• CORE-GP 1020 Managing Public Service Organizations (and discussions) (3 credits)
• CORE-GP 1022 or URPL-GP 2660 Introduction to Public Policy (MPA) or History and Theory Planning (MUP) (3 credits)

SPRING YEAR 3 (12 credits) (Registration Residency: Wagner)

• CORE-GP 1021 Financial Management and discussion (3 credits)
• XXXX-GP MPA Specialization Course or MUP Core Course (3 credits)
• XXXX-GP MPA Specialization Course or MUP Core Course (3 credits)
• XXXX-GP MPA Specialization Course or MUP Core Course (3 credits)

FALL YEAR 4 (7.5 Credits) (Registration residency: Wagner*)

• CAP-GP 1021 Capstone: Advanced Project I (1.5 credits)
•  XXXX-GP MPA Specialization Course or MUP Core Course (3 credits)
• XXXX-GP MPA Specialization Course or MUP Core Course (3 credits)

SPRING YEAR 4 (Combined) (Registration Residency: Law)

• CAP-GP Capstone: Advanced Project II (1.5 credits)
• Law School curriculum

*Registration residency requires 24 credit hours to be completed at NYU Wagner.

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 graduate 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.