Master of Social Work/Doctor of Jurisprudence in Indianapolis United States | Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

Advocacy lies at the heart of both legal and social work practices. Training in these fields equips professionals with specialized expertise to address the needs of at-risk communities and fight systemic inequities. The joint degree's law component mandates completion of foundational first and second-year courses plus professional ethics training. During their second year, participants focus mainly on Social Work coursework to fulfill MSW requirements. From years two through four, students must specialize in a Social Work concentration, incorporating field placements. Additionally, participants must produce a scholarly paper bridging legal and social work disciplines, satisfying the law school's rigorous writing standards.