JD/MBA Degree

This dual degree combines legal training with business expertise to prepare graduates for leadership roles in corporate law, entrepreneurship, and business management.

Program Overview

Combine rigorous legal training with business acumen to excel in corporate environments. Whether you’re developing trial strategies, structuring complex deals, or leading organizations, this dual degree gives you a competitive advantage in today’s business world.

Who Should Consider a JD/MBA?

This program is designed for students interested in:

Corporate and business law, whether in litigation, transactional practice, or general counsel offices
High-level government positions in corporate governance, compliance, or financial regulatory
Management roles in business, including investment or accounting firms
Entrepreneurship and startup leadership
Corporate real estate and development

Why WashU Law?

WashU Law and Olin Business School are both top-ranked programs with outstanding placement rates and extensive alumni networks. As a JD/MBA student, you’ll have access to career resources from both the Law School Career Center and the Weston Career Center at Olin, maximizing your opportunities across industries.

FAQs

Your questions answered.

A separate application must be submitted to both the law school and the business school. Please indicate to both schools, at the time you apply, that you are seeking admission as a dual-degree candidate. WashU Law will grant all current WashU graduate students who wish to pursue a dual degree an application fee waiver.

The program takes four years to complete—one year less than if both degrees were completed separately. You’ll spend five semesters (77 credits) at the Law School and three semesters (52 credits) at Olin Business School. Students who start in one program can apply to the other program and begin the dual degree in their second year.

To contact the Law School Admissions Office, call (314) 935-4525.

For questions related to tuition and financial aid, please email Carrie Burns, Assistant Director of Financial Aid and Student Services, or call (314) 935-4605.

For questions related to registration and course requirements, please email Sarah Hellin, Registrar, or call (314) 935-7458.

For questions about academic advising, please email Elizabeth Walsh, Associate Dean of Student Services, or call (314) 935-5861.