Master of Arts in Political Science and Public Affairs and Juris Doctor

Saint Louis University's dual Master of Arts in Political Science and Public AffairsJuris Doctor program allows students to obtain a legal education alongside in-depth training in analyzing systems of governance, political activities and behavior.Students can complete the program in roughly four years, with less time and expense than would be incurred completing the two degrees separately.Students select a concentration within the M.A. program (American politics; international affairs; or public policy and administration) or design an alternative course of study compatible with their research areas of interest. At the same time, law students may pursue a concentration (health law; international and comparative law; employment law; or intellectual property law) that could complement and enhance their political science research. Law students can pursue experiential learning opportunities at judicial, public interest, criminal, corporate or health law field placements that provide tangible experience in putting legal and political concepts into practice.The dual degree is compatible with any concentration or topic in SLU's political science and public affairs master's program. A student interested in the role law plays in American society, for instance, might focus on courses on American political institutions and public law. In contrast, a student interested in international law might combine the J.D. with a concentration in international affairs.

Two letters of recommendation written by people who can speak to your academic and/or professional skills. These letters should come from someone in a supervisory position, for example a professor, academic advisor or workplace supervisor.Transcript(s). Provisional offers of acceptance can be made based on unofficial transcripts. Admitted students will need to submit an official transcript upon enrollment.A statement of purpose in which you detail why you wish to pursue a Master’s degree, how your background prepares you for this academic program, and how you plan to use the skills or knowledge you learn in the program to achieve your future goals.International English Language Testing System (IELTS)6.5Computer-based TOEFL (IBT)80Paper-based TOEFL (PBT)550