Overview

The JD/MIA program in Law and International Affairs at The City University of New York capitalizes on the CUNY School of Law’s nationally renowned expertise in Public Service and Public Interest Law with the Colin Powell School’s internationally recognized scholarship addressing critical topics of societal concern from multiple intellectual perspectives.

Students must be admitted to both the CUNY School of Law and to the Colin Powell School.

Learning outcomes

The dual program prepares lawyers to understand the political, economic, social and cultural dynamics of international affairs preparing them for careers working for governments, international organizations and international non-government organizations and enhancing their ability to function as social justice lawyers in an increasingly globalized environment.

The MIA portion of the program, housed at the Colin Powell School on CCNY’s campus, focuses on core issues in international policy, including: theories of international relations; international political economy, international law & organization; and security.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theories of International Relations
International Organizations
International Law
International Political Economy
Quantitative Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

International Relations International Law View 235 other Masters in International Relations in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university anywhere in the world
A minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (or its equivalent)
Three letters of recommendation
A written one or two-page analysis of a particular author, scholar, or published work that has been influential in your interest in pursuing a graduate degree in international relations
500-word statement of how the JD/MIA will advance the applicant’s career goals
GRE not required. However, LSAT is required by CUNY Law
a completed 2021-22 application (submitted electronically through LSAC.org on or before May 15th)
a non-refundable $60 (U.S.) application fee;
a personal statement;
a resume;
an active and complete CAS subscription
two letters of recommendation
if you answered “yes” to any of the Character and Fitness questions on the application form, you must attach an addendum with complete explanation, including relevant dates.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25640 USD / year

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Out-of-State

25640 USD / year

≈ 25640 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

15450 USD / year

≈ 15450 USD / year

Additional Details

Resident:

Full-time - $6,375 per Semester

Part-time - $545 per Credit

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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