JD/MBA
Build the expertise you need to thrive at the intersection of business and law with dual degrees powered by experience.
Program details
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Commitment
Full-time, < 4 years
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Entry Terms
Fall
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Visa Compliant
Yes
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STEM-designated
No
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Program Options
Yes
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Locations
Boston
This program is ideal for
Aspiring attorneys who want to speak the language of business and gain an edge over JD-only peers
JD candidates seeking a competitive edge with a diversified skill set in both business and legal sectors
Future leaders aiming to blend legal expertise with strategic business insight
Application deadlines
You must apply and gain admission independently to both schools.
Start by applying to Northeastern Law's JD program. Once enrolled in the JD program, you can apply to D'Amore-McKim's Full-Time MBA program.
Full-Time MBA application deadlines
Earn advanced law and business degrees at the same time
- Earn two advanced degrees from two top schools—Northeastern Law and D'Amore-McKim—in less time and at lower cost than completing them separately.
- Specialize your MBA with two market-aligned concentrations.
- Gain invaluable experience through three semesters of full-time legal work through the co-op program.
- Study and work in Boston, one of America's largest and most sophisticated legal markets and home to top international firms.
Program options
Prepare to lead complex legal and business deals
Choosing the JD/MBA is just the first step in personalizing your education and advancing your career. In these dual degree programs, you'll complete three years of law school, pausing after your first or second year to complete one year of business school at D'Amore-McKim. Your program includes law electives to specialize in practice areas, in-demand business and interdisciplinary concentrations, transformative experiential learning, and three co-ops. These opportunities and options prepare you with the diverse skill set and unique perspective to thrive in today's complex business world.
Typical program timeline
You'll choose up to two concentrations to specialize your path based on your goals. Select from our in-demand business-focused concentrations, or opt to earn one business concentration and one MBA x interdisciplinary concentration from a partner college at Northeastern.
Our JD/MBA program offers a thoughtfully integrated curriculum designed to prepare agile, forward-thinking legal leaders. You'll take courses and electives that span both law and business, gaining broad perspectives to tackle today's complex challenges. The program allows you to count select credits across both degrees—up to 12 MBA credits toward your JD and 9 JD credits toward your MBA—maximizing efficiency without compromising depth. Throughout your journey, you'll collaborate closely with advisors from both schools to tailor your coursework to your goals and ensure each class moves you closer to the intersection of legal expertise and business strategy.
At D'Amore-McKim, we excel at blending classroom instruction and academic theory with experience-powered learning. This approach broadens your knowledge, fosters creativity, and equips you to navigate the evolving demands of today's business world. From the moment you begin your program to the day you graduate, you'll gain valuable experiences that enhance your perspective and boost your confidence.
- Learn from renowned faculty who are seasoned practitioners and thought leaders
- Study real-world cases that vividly illustrate course concepts
- Apply theories in the workplace for immediate, practical impact
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for Credit
360 Huntington Fund
Make real investment decisions. Join the student-led mutual fund and manage part of Northeastern's endowment. You'll pitch stocks, make real investments, and build high-impact finance skills.
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FOR Credit
AI Strategic Hub Research Practicum
Solve real problems with data and tech. Gain experience tackling client challenges through analytics and digital solutions while building a portfolio of impactful work.
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FOR Credit
Global Consulting Project
Consult across borders. Tackle real challenges for a global company—often including a visit to the company's global headquarters—in this immersive team experience. (Application required.)
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FOR Credit
Global Field Study
Experience business on the global stage. Immerse yourself in global markets and culture through travel over spring break or early summer. (Application required.)
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FOR Credit
IDEA Student-Led Venture Accelerator
Launch a venture—or help one grow. Build your startup or mentor early-stage teams in strategy, finance, or marketing.
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for Credit
New Venture Development
Accelerate your startup journey. Partner with entrepreneurs and faculty mentors to refine your business idea, sharpen your strategy, and bring your venture closer to market.
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NON Credit
Three Legal Co-ops
Work in a full-time position at law firms, companies, courts, government agencies, community organizations, or advocacy groups through the law school's co-op program.
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FOR Credit
Washington, D.C. Residency
See policy in action. Spend a week in the nation's capital meeting with policymakers and business leaders. You'll explore how public policy shapes the economy as you meet with executives and lobbyists.
Locations
When you apply for jobs in law, everybody is smart and has the same qualifications you do. But with this degree, you can say you have real-world experience, that you understand business concerns, and that you know how to solve problems from a multitude of angles.
Austin Jones, JD/MBA'21
Faculty & learning
In our JD/MBA dual degree programs, you'll learn from two exceptional faculties. D'Amore-McKim professors bring global business experience, innovative thinking, and a deep understanding of today's evolving marketplace. At Northeastern Law, you'll be guided by expert scholars and practicing attorneys who offer real-world legal insights and mentorship. Together, they'll help you build the skills and relationships needed to lead at the intersection of law and business.
Careers & support
Access personalized career guidance from your dedicated advisor in the School of Law career development office. Attorney-advisors work closely with students through individual advising, mentor matching, and a variety of other career support efforts—including substantial employer outreach worldwide. These advisors guide students through the practical aspects of launching a legal career and help strategize how to leverage invaluable co-op experiences to secure their ideal postgraduate roles.
Alumni network
One of the most valuable benefits of earning your degree from D'Amore-McKim and Northeastern Law is the chance to become part of our elite alumni network. The Northeastern Law network numbers 8,500 graduates and includes leaders and visionaries across the globe. D'Amore-McKim's alumni network includes more than 62,500 members spanning 154 countries.
International students
Northeastern's Office of Global Services provides the expertise and support you need to maintain compliance through your immigration, academic journey, and employment experiences—including any Curricular Practical Training deemed necessary or integral to your academic program and Pre-Completion and Post-Completion Optional Practical Training work authorization.
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