JD/MS in Accounting/MBA
Prepare to lead in specialized fields like tax law, corporate finance, and M&A with a dual degree 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
No
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Locations
Boston
This program is ideal for
Aspiring attorneys who want to specialize in tax or corporate law with a foundation in accounting and business.
JD candidates seeking CPA eligibility and a competitive edge in financial and legal sectors.
Future leaders aiming to combine legal expertise with strategic business and financial insight.
Application deadlines
You must apply and gain admission independently to both schools.
Start by applying to Northeastern Law's JD program. Then, during your first or second year in the JD program, apply to D'Amore-McKim's MS in Accounting/MBA program.
MS in Accounting/MBA application deadlines
Blend accounting expertise with legal and business insight
- Earn two advanced degrees in less time and at lower cost than completing them separately.
- Learn from from two top schools: Northeastern Law and D'Amore-McKim School of Business
- Complete two legal co-ops and a three-month paid corporate residency at a leading accounting firm.
- Learn to turn data into strategy through an Analytics concentration.
- Study and work in Boston—a major legal market and home to Big 4 accounting firms.
Program overview
Build cross-disciplinary expertise for high-stakes legal and business work
The JD/MS in Accounting/MBA dual degree programs are designed for JD students seeking careers in specialized areas such as taxation law, corporate finance, or mergers and acquisitions—where accounting expertise is a competitive advantage. You'll spend your first two years focused on JD coursework and completing two legal co-ops. Then, you'll transition to the MS in Acconting/MBA portion for 15 months of accounting, business, and analytics study—including a paid corporate residency at a top accounting firm—before returning to law school to finish your degree. When you graduate, you'll hold two esteemed degrees—ready to make strategic, data-driven decisions. You'll also meet the 150-credit requirement to sit for the CPA exam, thanks to coursework closely aligned with its content.
Typical program timeline
Your JD coursework will form the foundation of your legal training. In your first year, you'll explore the pillars of American law—like civil procedure, constitutional law, and contracts—while building research, writing, and advocacy skills through Northeastern Law's signature Legal Skills in Social Context program. Later, you'll customize your education with upper-level electives and participate in two full-time legal co-ops, gaining real-world experience in diverse practice settings.
In 15 months, you'll complete a comprehensive accounting curriculum, a corporate residency, MBA courses to round out your business perspective, and a critical 12-credit analytics concentration that will prepare you for the digital future of accounting.
Typical program timeline
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.
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Experience-powered learning
Two legal co-ops and a paid corporate residency
Through this program, you'll participate in three work experiences: two co-ops in legal settings and one paid corporate residency in a leading accounting firm. No other program comes close to offering this level of immersion in leading law firms and businesses. In fact, Northeastern Law routinely tops the rankings for practical legal training and D'Amore-McKim students land impressive residencies. With these full-time opportunities integrated into the curriculum, you'll have opportunities to:
- Make a real impact at a Big 4 or top accounting firm during the busy season
- Explore diverse areas of the law in depth
- Build a robust professional network and resumé so you you stand out
Locations
I had always considered going to law school, but I also was interested in the business and tax side so, when I came across the JD/MS in Accounting/MBA program at Northeastern, it worked perfectly.
Sam Dunkel, JD/MS in Accounting/MBA'22
Dive deeper
Faculty & learning
In our JD/MS in Accounting/MBA dual degree programs, you'll learn from two exceptional faculties. D'Amore-McKim professors of practice bring global business experience, innovative thinking, and deep experience at Big 4 and top accounting firms. Not to mention, they are the nation's leading behavioral accounting research group. 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
Along with robust support through the School of Law, you'll also receive personalized help from the student services team at D'Amore-McKim's Graduate School of Professional Accounting. They'll work with you one-on-one on professional goals and connect you with the right opportunities through their strong employer relationships. Through networking events and learning opportunities, you'll continue to grow professionally—both in and out of the classroom.
Alumni network
One of the most valuable benefits of earning your master's degree from D'Amore-McKim is the chance to become part of our elite alumni network—more than 62,800 members strong across 154 countries—who regularly connect through events, programs, services, chapters, volunteering, and more. As a graduate of the Graduate School of Professional Accounting, you'll also join a close-knit, 4,000+ member alumni community known for mentoring students and opening doors at top accounting firms.
Professional licensure
Earning your MS in Accounting/MBA is a critical step toward CPA licensure and a career in public accounting. Many students begin taking sections of the licensure exam during their final term; ensuring they're well-positioned professionally to graduate in December during accounting's busy season. For information on where this program will help you achieve professional licensure, please visit Northeastern's consumer information website and review Professional Licensure Disclosure.
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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