JURIS DOCTOR : MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS

The Juris Doctor/Master of Science in International Economics (JD/MSIE) combines the study of law with that of international economic institutions, markets and trends. It is designed for students who expect to practice law in fields requiring an understanding of the global economy. The joint degree program includes all core courses currently required of candidates for the Juris Doctor (JD) degree. Through a careful integration of the JD and MSIE curricula, the program permits students to earn both degrees in four years(Law School Day Program) or five years (Law School Evening Program) instead of the five or six years required to complete both degrees separately. This acceleration is achieved through the substitution of appropriate Law School electives for some MSIE courses. MSIE courses are offered in the evening.

The joint JD/MSIE credit allocation is listed for both day and evening students. For day students, there is a one-year allowance of 29 credits (Law School) and three years at 27 credits with semester credit ranges from 13-14.The joint JD/MSIE credit allocation for evening students allows one year at 20 credits (Law School), two years at 22 credits and two years at 23 credits, with semester credits ranging from 10-12 credits.

A candidate must obtain a total of 110 credits for the joint degree; 80 credits Law School and 30 credits Graduate School.

All candidates for admission to the joint program must satisfy the admission requirements for the JD degree program and for the MSIE degree program. Applicants must submit an application for admission to each school, a statement of professional goals, a current resume, two letters of recommendation, transcripts of all prior academic work, and LSAT scores. International students must also submit TOEFL scores and a statement of financial resources.

Candidates must have completed undergraduate courses in principles of economics and statistics prior to enrolling in the program. In certain cases, an interview may be required.

For more information about the joint degree program, including an application, please contact Suffolk University Graduation Admissions at 617-573-8302.