Charlottesville,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Policy /Juris Doctor in Charlottesville United States | University of Virginia
University of Virginia
|
Charlottesville United States
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Qualification
Combined Graduate / Doctoral Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
55,158
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The School of Law provides a combined degree option in partnership with the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, enabling students to earn both a Juris Doctor (J.D.) and Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) within four years rather than the typical five-year timeline for completing these degrees separately. This initiative caters to individuals seeking specialized qualifications in both legal studies and public policy. Prospective participants must gain independent acceptance to both the Law School and Batten School. Applications can be submitted either before enrollment or during the first year at either institution, with all candidates evaluated under standard admission criteria regardless of their dual-degree aspirations. Following separate admissions to both schools, students may petition the Program Committee for entry into the joint degree track. Program acceptance depends on specific criteria established by the Committee and is not automatically granted based on dual school admission.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
We do not require TOEFL scores from JD applicants. However, applicants should be aware that competency in English is critical to success in the study of law at the University of Virginia, and that demonstrated fluency in English is an important consideration in evaluating applications. Should you choose to submit a TOEFL score, you must contact the Educational Testing Service (ETS) and request that your TOEFL score be sent to LSAC. LSAC's TOEFL code for the CAS is 0058. Your score will be included in the International Credential Evaluation document that will be included in your CAS Law School Report.
Law School Admission Test (LSAT) score, Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score, or GRE General Test score,
Transcript of prior academic record, submitted through the Credential Assembly Service (CAS),
At least two, but no more than four, letters of recommendation,
At least one personal statement and r'sum. Additional personal statements or any other addenda may be submitted,
Transcript(s) of Prior Academic Record
All undergraduate and graduate transcripts must be submitted to CAS. CAS will combine them and distribute them to the law schools to which you apply. Do not send your academic transcripts directly to the Admissions Office.
Letters of Recommendation
Two letters of recommendation are required. Applicants may submit up to four. All letters of recommendation must be submitted through LSAC's CAS service.
Personal Statement
A personal statement based on the prompt provided in the application is required for all candidates. This is your opportunity to discuss how your background, perspective, and individual life experiences have led you to pursue law school and/or how they have influenced what you hope to achieve through your legal education.
Law School Admission Test (LSAT) score, Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score, or GRE General Test score,
Transcript of prior academic record, submitted through the Credential Assembly Service (CAS),
At least two, but no more than four, letters of recommendation,
At least one personal statement and r'sum. Additional personal statements or any other addenda may be submitted,
Transcript(s) of Prior Academic Record
All undergraduate and graduate transcripts must be submitted to CAS. CAS will combine them and distribute them to the law schools to which you apply. Do not send your academic transcripts directly to the Admissions Office.
Letters of Recommendation
Two letters of recommendation are required. Applicants may submit up to four. All letters of recommendation must be submitted through LSAC's CAS service.
Personal Statement
A personal statement based on the prompt provided in the application is required for all candidates. This is your opportunity to discuss how your background, perspective, and individual life experiences have led you to pursue law school and/or how they have influenced what you hope to achieve through your legal education.
Tuition
USD
55,158