Dual-Degree JD/MPP (Master of Public Policy)

The world’s complex public policy ecosystem seeks out professionals that can navigate the halls of government as well as interconnected world of advocacy, government relations and lobbying. Within the Dual-Degree JDMPP program, students will prepare to engage in public policy with a strong grasp of how to design feasible and strategic solutions. Through coursework and experiential learning opportunities, students will enhance their ability to communicate and advocate while gaining expertise in a field of their choice. MPP students can shape their experience from an extensive catalog of electives and will specialize in one of five concentrations: Animal Protection Policy, Clean Energy Policy, Public Policy, Food and Agriculture Policy, Justice Reform Policy. This dual-degree program enables students to earn a JD from Quinnipiac and a Master of Public Policy from Vermont Law & Graduate School in just three years or about the same amount of time to earn just the JD. The program is flexible and allows students to complete MPP coursework online or at Vermont Law & Graduate School during the summer.

To be eligible to apply for admission, applicants must have:earned a bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by a recognized regional accrediting association and earned a preferred minimum GPA of 3.0.