Plan Description
The William S. Boyd School of Law and the Lee Business School offer a dual Juris Doctor (JD) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program, providing law students with a unique opportunity to pursue both degrees concurrently. This program is tailored to equip law students with essential business acumen to complement their legal education and enhance their career prospects in the legal field.
As a concurrent program, students enrolled in the JD/MBA dual degree program must satisfy the law and business administration degree requirements. The JD/MBA curriculum consists of 80 Law credits and 30 MBA credits, with 12 credits of Law courses applicable towards the MBA degree and nine credits of MBA courses contributing towards the JD degree.
Today’s legal landscape demands more than just legal expertise. Law students are increasingly expected to navigate complex organizational structures, understand financial implications, and possess strong leadership skills. The Lee Business School MBA Programs at UNLV are meticulously designed to address these demands by equipping law students with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their legal careers.
Our MBA curriculum focuses on ethics, critical thinking, effective business communication, and strategic planning, all essential for legal professionals in diverse legal environments. By immersing themselves in business education, law students gain valuable insights into business operations, financial analysis, and organizational management, enabling them to serve their clients better and advance their careers in law.
Aligned with our mission to advance business knowledge and foster practical application, we are committed to empowering law students to become well-rounded legal professionals who can effectively navigate the complexities of today’s legal and business landscapes. Through a collaborative learning approach and continuous enhancement, we ensure that law students acquire the skills and expertise necessary to thrive in their legal careers.
Upon completing the JD/MBA program, graduates earn two degrees: a MBA from the Lee Business School and a JD from the William S. Boyd School of Law.
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Plan Admission Requirements
Application deadlines
Applications available on the UNLV Graduate College website.
Applicants to the JD/MBA program must submit formal applications for admission to both the William S. Boyd School of Law and to the Graduate College. Students must meet the requirements for admission to both programs. Admission requirements are the same as those stated under the regular JD and MBA programs. For information on the MBA program application procedures, interested individuals should contact the Lee Business School-MBA Program at (702) 895-3655 or go to http://business.unlv.edu or the William S. Boyd School of Law at (702) 895-2440 or go to http://www.law.unlv.edu
While applications from current students in either program will be considered, students normally should seek and satisfy admission to enter both programs upon entering the university. However, petitions requesting admission to the dual JD/MBA program from students at more advanced stages in either program will be considered.
All domestic and international applicants must review and follow the Graduate College Admission and Registration Requirements.
Students are accepted into a degree program as described in the Graduate Catalog. The faculty and corresponding sub-disciplines and sub-plans within the described programs are subject to change at any time.
Plan Graduation Requirements
Students cannot graduate from one portion of the dual degree until the requirements for both are met. However, for law students who add their MBA during the final year of their law program, they will graduate from their law program on schedule, but must complete their MBA program requirements within one year after graduating from law school.
Successful completion of the MBA capstone course.
Students may apply for graduation up to two semesters prior to completing their degree requirements. All required forms must be submitted to the graduate college via the Grad Rebel Gateway.
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