MA/JD Dual Degree Course Schedule
It is strongly encouraged that students begin the first semester at the School of Law.
*Note: This is a sample schedule, thus subject to change.
Course Number | Course Title | Units | |
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First Year – All classes at the School of Law |
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FALL SEMESTER | |||
LWAA510 | Civil Procedure | 4 | Required |
LWAA530 | Property | 4 | Required |
LWAA520 | Contracts | 4 | Required |
LWAA545 | Legal Writing and Research I | 2 | Required |
LWAA575 | Experiential Advocacy Practicum | 1 | Required |
Total: |
15 law credits |
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SPRING SEMESTER | |||
LWAA515 | Constitutional Law I | 4 | Required |
LWAA540 | Torts | 4 | Required |
LWAA525 | Criminal Law | 4 | Required |
LWAA546 | Legal Writing and Research II | 2 | Required |
LWAA576 | Experiential Advocacy Practicum | 1 | Required |
Total: |
15 law credits |
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SUMMER |
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Externship or possible participation in a study abroad program through the School of Law. | |||
Second Year – All classes at the Kroc School of Peace Studies | |||
FALL SEMESTER | |||
PJS500 | Leadership and Organization | 3 | Required |
PJS520 | The International System | 3 | Required |
PJS | Elective** | 3 | |
PJS 594 | Workshop | 1 | Required |
Total: |
10 PJS credits |
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SPRING SEMESTER | |||
PJS 511 | Program Design, Monitoring and Evaluation | 3 | Required |
PJS 505 | Peace and Conflict Analysis | 3 | Required |
PJS 515 | International Justice and Human Rights | 3 | Required |
PJS 594 | Workshop | 1 | |
PJS 594 | Workshop | 1 | |
Total |
11 PJS credits |
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INTERSESSION | |||
PJS 593 | Field-Based Practicum | 3 | |
SUMMER | |||
Required Externship through the Kroc School of Peace Studies | 0 | ||
Third Year – Hybrid classes at both the School of Law and the Kroc School of Peace Studies. During their hybrid third and fourth years, students must complete any remaining JD requirements, including but not limited to: Professional Responsibility, upper-division written work, experiential learning, and Tax I. The timing can be determined by the student with support of their academic advisor. |
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FALL SEMESTER |
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PJS 598 | Kroc School Externship | 3 | |
LWAA 590 | Tax I | 3 | Required |
LWAA 580 | Professional Responsibility | 3 | Required |
LWAA | Elective ** | ||
LWAA | Elective ** | ||
LWAA | Elective ** | ||
Total |
12-13 law credits 3 PJS credits |
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SPRING SEMESTER |
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LWAA | Elective ** | ||
LWAA | Elective ** | ||
LWAA | Elective ** | ||
LWAA | Elective ** | ||
LWAA | Elective ** | ||
Total |
12-13 law credits |
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SUMMER |
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Legal or Policy related Externship depending on students career goals | |||
Fourth Year – Hybrid classes at both the School of Law and the Kroc School of Peace Studies | |||
FALL SEMESTER | |||
PJS 595 | Peace and Justice Capstone | Required | |
LWAA | Elective ** | ||
LWAA | Elective ** | ||
LWAA | Elective ** | ||
LWAA | Elective ** | ||
Total |
12-13 law credits |
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SPRING SEMESTER | |||
PJS 595 | Peace and Justice Capstone | Required | |
LWAA | Elective ** | ||
LWAA | Elective ** | ||
LWAA | Elective ** | ||
LWAA | Elective ** | ||
Total |
12-13 law credits 3 PJS credits |
* JD-MAPJ Program Course Outline is subject to change
** Electives are chosen in consultation with relevant advisors
Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies