Our JD/MBA dual degree program offers a powerful opportunity to build valuable business expertise while you're learning the practice of law—in a fraction of the time it would take to earn separate degrees. Your accelerated curriculum includes three semesters of full-time co-ops pursued through the Northeastern School of Law, giving you unparalleled work experience that can set you apart from your peers.
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| JD/MBA | publish | 2021 |
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| JD/MBA | publish | 2020 |
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| JD/MBA | publish | 2019 |
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| JD/MBA | publish | 2018 |
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| JD/MBA | publish | 2017 |
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When it comes to giving students the opportunity to learn by doing, there’s simply no place like Northeastern. Our signature Cooperative Legal Education Program guarantees you three, full-time legal work experiences. While other law schools might give students the chance to work over the summer or experience a part-time internship or externship, only Northeastern integrates full-time employment into its curriculum, giving you opportunities to:
- Collaborate full time with working lawyers, contributing to the resolution of actual cases for real clients.
- Make an impact in a professional setting just about anywhere in the world, from New York to South Africa.
- Try out a variety of work environments and explore diverse areas of the law in depth.
There's no more powerful teacher than experience, which is why we embed opportunities for practice-oriented learning into your program:
Three law co-ops
You’ll spend three full semesters working in law firms, judges’ chambers, government offices, public defender and prosecutor offices, or with a wide variety of business and nonprofit organizations to gain experience in multiple practice areas. Our law co-op program is nationally recognized for its robust and diverse base of 1,000+ employers, allowing you to create a singular work experience that propels you toward your goals. Learn more about our law co-ops.
The 360 Huntington Fund
The 360 Huntington Fund offers a fantastic opportunity to join the management team of an actual mutual fund in Northeastern's endowment. No matter your experience level with managing stocks, you'll learn invaluable skills in an environment that no simulated fund exercise can match. Learn more about the 360 Huntington Fund.
IDEA Student-Led Venture Accelerator
Share your expertise by offering legal and business advice to aspiring entrepreneurs at IDEA, our student-led venture accelerator—and become part of a real startup’s journey to the marketplace. Learn more about IDEA.
Global Consulting Project
Through this transformative elective course, you'll work in a team to tackle a real business issue or opportunity for a multinational company. You'll travel to the company's international location for approximately one week, conducting research, analysis, and client interviews to inform your consulting recommendations. Learn more about working on a global consulting project.
Washington, D.C., Residency
This one-week, three-credit intensive course in Washington, D.C., showcases the intersection of government with business. Meet with current and former legislators and staff, senior civil servants, business executives, lobbyists, and other officials to learn firsthand how public policy affects companies, industries, and economies worldwide. Learn more about a Washington, D.C., residency.
Global Field Study
In this three-credit course, you can immerse yourself in the business practices and culture of another country through a semester of study and a 10-day trip abroad. Learn more about the global field study.