MSc in Social Policy/Juris Doctor in Philadelphia United States | University of Pennsylvania

The JD/MSSP dual degree equips students for leadership roles at the intersection of legal practice and social policy development, enabling them to influence policy frameworks from local to international scales. Graduates emerge prepared to bridge policy gaps across societal sectors while advocating for compassionate, fair solutions addressing the challenges faced by marginalized communities. This accelerated program allows completion of both degrees within three years. The MSSP curriculum comprises ten credits: six mandatory courses, two electives, and a culminating Capstone project. The program typically recognizes three Law courses (with MSSP 631: Law and Social Policy exempted, and two JD courses counting as electives), while Penn Law accepts four approved Social Policy courses toward JD requirements. Students complete three additional courses to fulfill degree expectations.