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The JD/Master of Social Work is a collaborative initiative between the University of Pennsylvania Law School and the School of Social Policy & Practice. This four-year dual-degree program equips graduates to take on leadership roles at the intersection of law and social policy. Participants will develop the skills to advocate for social justice and implement systemic reforms, benefiting from comprehensive training in both legal and social work disciplines.
Applicants for master’s and doctoral programs must have obtained a bachelor’s degree from an accredited School or University prior to intended matriculation date.
A strong command of the English language is necessary for successful study at Penn. Applicants whose families do not speak English at home, or applicants who have not attended a high school or secondary school where the primary language of instruction is English, are asked to take the TOEFL, the Test of English as a Foreign Language, administered by the Educational Testing Service. In the event the TOEFL is not readily accessible, Penn will accept results from the IELTS, the International English Language Testing System.