Liberty University

Programme overview

This dual-degree option enables students enrolled in Liberty University’s juris doctorate program to pursue a paired master’s degree concurrently with the J.D., saving time and cost compared with taking the degrees separately. Examples called out include Business (M.B.A. — 36 credit hours), History (M.A.), and Public Policy (M.A.P.P.). Enrollment in non-J.D. courses during fall and spring terms requires prior approval from the law school registrar and the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs to ensure compliance with law school credit-hour policies.

What you'll study

Students take non-J.D. courses offered by Liberty University that belong to the partnered master’s program they choose. The content and qualification criteria for those non-J.D. courses are set and managed by Liberty University departments (not the law school). First-year law students are not permitted to enroll in non-J.D. courses as part of the dual program.

Entry requirements

Participation is limited to students already enrolled in the juris doctorate program. Dual-degree applicants must also meet all admission requirements for the selected non-J.D. master’s degree. Prospective participants apply through the School of Law’s registrar and should consult that office about any program-specific criteria.

Career prospects

The source text does not specify particular career outcomes. Generally, combining a J.D. with a relevant master’s can broaden professional options by adding cross-disciplinary knowledge — for example, business, historical scholarship, or public policy — to legal credentials.

Scholarships & funding angle

Current Liberty University School of Law students pay a block tuition rate for fall and spring semesters that currently includes non-J.D. courses taken as part of a dual-degree program. Courses taken in winter or summer terms are not covered by the law school tuition block; students should review the university’s Tuition & Fees information for term-specific charges.