Master of Public Administration/Juris Doctor

The JD/Masters in Public Administration program prepares students to substantively connect the law and government in our society and our world. Graduates are well-equipped to assume positions of leadership not only in law and in government, but also in policy organizations, non-governmental organizations, and other organizations of influence. Students can earn both degrees in four years (in certain instances, a student may be able to complete the program in three years if the student enrolls in summer courses towards the MPA). The MPA is a twelve credit course of study, including eight core courses and four electives. Typically, Fels will accept four Law courses as these electives, and Penn Law grants credit for four approved courses from the core curriculum at Fels toward the JD degree. Students also complete an additional four courses in the core curriculum.

Personal statement and essay The personal statement should be approximately 500 words and should address your professional goals and how a Fels education can help you attain them. Your second essay should be approximately 500 words and should identify and discuss an example where you used evidence to make a policy recommendation and what you learned from that experience. If you are applying as a dual degree student, please describe your goals for the dual degree. Please compile your responses into a single document (keeping them as separate essays) and upload them to the online application system. Resume or CV Transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended Applicants may upload unofficial copies of domestic transcripts to the online application system. If admitted to the MPA program, applicants are required to submit official copies of transcripts and should do so upon notification of admission. Two letters of recommendation Please include at least one letter from a classroom instructor. The minimum TOEFL scores required for admissions consideration are 100 (iBT), 250 (CBT), or 600 (PBT). International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is also accepted and the minimum score for consideration is a 7.