About the course

The combined JD/MRP is a four-year combined degree in law (JD) and regional planning (MRP) in conjunction with the School of Law at Western New England University. The combined JD/MRP degree provides you with a professional education of greater depth and breadth than either program could do on its own, whether your interest is the physical, environmental, social, cultural, economic, legal, or political facets of planning and law.

　　Upon completion of the combined JD/MRP degree, you?ll have: Two degrees in four years rather than the five years it would take to earn them independently, Professional status in two fields, A practice specialization, A network of contacts in both law and planning ,Qualifications for employment in a wide variety of occupations in both the public and private sectors.

　　The combined degree program qualifies graduates for a variety of professional roles at the intersection of law and planning. These include, but are not limited to, municipal attorneys, staff personnel on legislative committees, economic development administrators, planning directors, consultant planners, advisors to private clients on land use matters, staff members of governmental agencies, public interest advocates, housing and real estate positions in non-profit and for-profit sectors, and executive assistants to mayors, governors and department heads. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Amherst
Fall (September), 2025	Amherst

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Massachusetts - Amherst

The basic admission requirements and procedures of the University Graduate School and the Department are as follows:

　　1.A Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent from an accredited college or university with recognized standing.

　　2.A minimum undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 3.0.

　　3.In addition to the information required on the application form:

　　One copies of official transcripts of all previous college work (undergraduate and any graduate work).

　　Official scores of the Graduate Record Examination(GRE).

　　Two letters of recommendation.

　　A personal statement that outlines your goals for graduate study (1-3 pages).

　　The minimum scores are 550 for the paper-based TOEFL test and 80 for the computer-based TOEFL test, 6.5 for the IELTS.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Massachusetts - Amherst. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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