Overview

The he degrees are applicable to many substantive fields, including child welfare, domestic relations, juvenile justice, domestic violence, immigration, services to the elderly, and mental health.

Key Features

An understanding of the related psychological and social dynamics enhances your ability to represent and advocate for children, families, women and the elderly. Offered jointly with the Loyola University Chicago School of Social Work, the Master of Jurisprudence (MJ) in Children's Law and Policy/Master of Social Work dual degree program enables you to focus on the human concerns in these legal interventions.

By Juris Doctor and Social Work dual degree at Loyola University Chicago, you may obtain both degrees simultaneously in less time than if you pursued the degrees separately. Students with a dual MJ/MSW are especially well prepared for leadership positions in child and family welfare and advocacy on behalf of families and children.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Children's Law, Policy, and Practice

Study of Law and the Legal System

Human Behavior in the Social Environment

Race/Ethnicity

Social Work with Individuals and Families

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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More details

Applicants for the dual JD/MSW degree should apply separately for admission to both the School of Social Work and to the School of Law.

Language

English

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Credits

70 SCH

Delivered

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Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

A Completed Application Form

Official Transcripts

Letters of Recommendation

A Statement of Purpose

Language Test Requirement

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Tuition Fees

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39900 USD / year

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Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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