OpenFieldDual J.D. / Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Four-year joint degree offered with the Nelson Mandela College of Government and Social Sciences, preparing future legislators, public agency counsel, and municipal policy leaders.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Acceptance into both SULC and the SUBR Graduate School
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 90+
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- LSAT score accepted for both programs
- Thesis / Research statement
- Joint degree statement of intent
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Public Interest Law Fellowships covering partial tuition
- Application fee
- $0
- Tuition / joining costs
- $20,400/year in-state, $32,100/year out-of-state
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Southern University Law Center documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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