Law, J.D. & Social Work, M.S.W. Dual Degree

Lawyers and social workers both work to serve individuals and communities through different disciplines. The Juris DoctorMaster of Social Work dual degree offered through the Saint Louis University School of Law and the College for Public Health and Social Justice allows you to combine those disciplines, equipping you not only with the training to practice law but with the in-depth knowledge of social conditions and the needs of individuals, groups and communities to promote well-being. Duration - 4 Years

pA bachelor's degree in a science, technology, engineering or math major (STEM) is typical. Most successful applicants have an undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 or better on a 4.00 scale. Applicants should have evidence of strong computational skills (generally through prior coursework in programming and data structures) as well as evidence of strong mathematical skills (generally through prior coursework in calculus and statistics).ppEnglish Language Proficiency RequirementsppTo ensure a successful academic experience at Saint Louis University, we require international applicants to demonstrate they are proficient in the English language by submitting scores from any one of the following standardized tests:pp5; Internet-based ppApplication DeadlinesppApplications for January admission must be completed by the preceding Nov. 1, while applications for August admission must be completed by June 1.p