Washington, D.C.,
DC,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in History and Law/Juris Doctor in Washington D.C., DC United States | The Catholic University of America
The Catholic University of America
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Washington D.C., DC United States
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Qualification
Master's Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2026)
USD
40,400
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The combined M.A./J.D. program enables students to obtain both a law degree and a graduate history degree concurrently, completing the dual program more efficiently than pursuing each degree independently.
Legal professionals need strong skills in research, analysis, writing, and information gathering. Historical context is also crucial for understanding legal precedents, making graduate-level history studies valuable for legal careers. Some students may plan to pursue a history Ph.D. with a focus on legal history, while others may want to deepen their knowledge of a beloved subject alongside professional training.
Typically, the M.A./J.D. program takes five years of full-time enrollment to complete.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Students in the joint program must meet all the degree requirements for the J.D. (for which details are available here). Of the credit-hours earned toward the J.D., 9 may be applied toward the minimum of 30 credit-hours required for the M.A. in history (leaving a minimum of 7 courses or 21 credit-hours to be taken in History, of which one must be History 601). Most other requirements apply as for the basic MA: students in the joint program must meet the same language requirement and take the same comprehensive exams, although the joint program requires one research seminar instead of the two required for the basic MA.
Admission to Catholic University’s Columbus School of Law is a prerequisite for admission to the M.A./J.D. joint degree program. A student interested in the program would first matriculate in the law school and then apply to the joint degree program at the end of his/her first year of J.D. studies.
The M.A./J.D. program usually requires five years of full-time study.
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Minimum Required Documents for Master's Degrees
- Online application (no application fee)*
- Official transcripts from previous colleges/universities
- Unofficial transcripts accepted for review
- English Proficiency Test
*Some master’s programs may require a fee and additional documents.
Recommended Documents for Master’s Degrees
- Copy of resume
- One letter of recommendation
- A professional goal statement
Tuition
USD
40,400
Catholic University offers comprehensive financial aid options that include need-based aid, scholarships, federal work-study, and other forms of financial assistance.
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