Public Administration combined with JD (JD)(MPA)
Explore our combined Juris Doctor (JD) and MPA degree.
Why choose this program?
The four-year JD/MPA program is a collaborative effort between the Schulich School of Law and the Faculty of Management leading to degrees of Juris Doctor and Master of Public Administration in four years, instead of five.
Careers
Facilitating leadership roles at the intersection of law, public policy, and social justice, a combined JD and MPA degree will prepare you for an impactful career in public interest law, government administration, policy analysis, nonprofit management, or advocacy.
Admission requirements
You'll need to meet the Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirements as well as any program-specific admissions requirements before you can apply.
To be admitted to a combined degree program, students must satisfy the entrance requirements of both degree programs and apply for each program separately. For admission requirements, please refer to the listings for both degree programs.
Financial information
At Dalhousie, we want our students to focus on their studies, rather than worry about their personal finances. We offer competitive tuition rates and funding programs to support graduate students in almost all of our degree programs.
Program options
Non-thesis: Build your skills and knowledge with this course-based program.
Internship: Through the MPA internship program https://www.dal.ca/academics/programs/graduate/mpa/program-details/mpa-internship.html, you will have the opportunity to be employed in the public sector as part of your program.
All graduate programs at Dalhousie are collaboratively delivered by a home Faculty and the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
