Dartmouth,
MA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Juris Doctor/Master of Social Work in Dartmouth United States | University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
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Dartmouth United States
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Qualification
Combined Graduate / Doctoral Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
22,406
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
54 months
The Juris Doctor and Master of Social Work dual degree program allows students to concurrently enroll in UMass Law's JD Program and Bridgewater State University's MSW program. Candidates holding bachelor's degrees in any discipline who satisfy the admission criteria for both programs may apply.
Combine your legal and social work education
This JD/MSW program enables you to blend your social work coursework with legal studies through flexible full-time or part-time scheduling, with classes available during daytime and evening sessions.
Full-time students can finish both degrees in 4.5 years, with the option to accelerate progress through summer classes. Part-time students generally complete the program in 5 to 6.5 years, depending on summer enrollment. All students must finalize both degrees within a 7-year timeframe.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Have earned a bachelor's degree from an institution that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Department of Education.
Either an LSAT or GRE score is required for all JD applicants. A valid reportable score must be received directly from LSAC or ETS. Scores more than 5 years old are not acceptable for admission consideration. Applicants must submit all GRE test scores directly to UMass Law. UMass Law's ETS code is 3392. For applicants taking both the LSAT and GRE, the LSAT remains the primary admissions test and is the principal score used in the admission decision. UMass Law's LSAT code is 5195.
Register with the Credential Assembly Service (CAS).
Official transcripts of an applicant's undergraduate, graduate, and professional schoolwork must be submitted to the Law School Admission Council (LSAC), which will analyze the transcripts and provide copies to UMass Law as part of the CAS Report.
Letters of recommendation
You must submit two letters of recommendation:
One should be from a faculty member who taught you either in college or in graduate school.
If you are coming directly from college or from another graduate program, you may submit recommendations from two faculty members.
If you have been employed, you should also submit a recommendation from someone (preferably an employer or supervisor) who has known you in the course of your employment.
Your letters of recommendation must be submitted through the LSAC service. This service is included in your CAS registration. Your letters will be included in your CAS report.
Follow the directions for submitting letters outlined at the LSAC website. LSAC allows you to submit school specific letters of recommendation. If your recommender submits a specific letter for UMass Law, make sure you note that when selecting which letters of recommendation you are including in your CAS Report.
Resume and personal statement
You are also required to submit a resume and a brief (2-3 pages) typed personal statement explaining your reasons for wishing to study law. This statement should also include any other information that you feel might assist the committee in its review of your application. This is required of any applicant who did not earn a bachelor's degree or higher degree from an accredited academic institution in the U.S. or accepted English-speaking country, see exemptions for more details. We require an overall/total minimum score of 72 on the TOEFL iBT or BAND 6.0 on the IELTS or a 52 on the Pearsons PTE Academic .
All official documents are required for enrollment, please have documents (ie. test scores) sent prior to the expiration.
Either an LSAT or GRE score is required for all JD applicants. A valid reportable score must be received directly from LSAC or ETS. Scores more than 5 years old are not acceptable for admission consideration. Applicants must submit all GRE test scores directly to UMass Law. UMass Law's ETS code is 3392. For applicants taking both the LSAT and GRE, the LSAT remains the primary admissions test and is the principal score used in the admission decision. UMass Law's LSAT code is 5195.
Register with the Credential Assembly Service (CAS).
Official transcripts of an applicant's undergraduate, graduate, and professional schoolwork must be submitted to the Law School Admission Council (LSAC), which will analyze the transcripts and provide copies to UMass Law as part of the CAS Report.
Letters of recommendation
You must submit two letters of recommendation:
One should be from a faculty member who taught you either in college or in graduate school.
If you are coming directly from college or from another graduate program, you may submit recommendations from two faculty members.
If you have been employed, you should also submit a recommendation from someone (preferably an employer or supervisor) who has known you in the course of your employment.
Your letters of recommendation must be submitted through the LSAC service. This service is included in your CAS registration. Your letters will be included in your CAS report.
Follow the directions for submitting letters outlined at the LSAC website. LSAC allows you to submit school specific letters of recommendation. If your recommender submits a specific letter for UMass Law, make sure you note that when selecting which letters of recommendation you are including in your CAS Report.
Resume and personal statement
You are also required to submit a resume and a brief (2-3 pages) typed personal statement explaining your reasons for wishing to study law. This statement should also include any other information that you feel might assist the committee in its review of your application. This is required of any applicant who did not earn a bachelor's degree or higher degree from an accredited academic institution in the U.S. or accepted English-speaking country, see exemptions for more details. We require an overall/total minimum score of 72 on the TOEFL iBT or BAND 6.0 on the IELTS or a 52 on the Pearsons PTE Academic .
All official documents are required for enrollment, please have documents (ie. test scores) sent prior to the expiration.
Tuition
USD
22,406