Juris Doctor / Master of Public Policy (J.D. / M.P.P. Dual Degree)

Academic Overview & Description

Four-year joint program with UNC's Department of Public Policy integrating statutory interpretation, quantitative policy evaluation, and administrative law.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

Dual Degree Public Leadership Award: $4,000/year stipend

Tuition Rate

$24,960/year

Application Fee

$75

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

3.5+ undergraduate GPA, separate admission to both Law School and Graduate School

English Language

IELTS 7.5 or TOEFL 100

Standardized Exam

LSAT or GRE accepted

Application Materials

Combined personal statement detailing legal policy goals, official transcripts

Letters of Recommendation

Three letters of academic recommendation

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of North Carolina School of Law's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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