Overview

The Law and Public Health joint degree at Harvard University is designed for students seeking to master the intersection of legal frameworks and health policy. This collaborative programme allows individuals to earn both a Juris Doctor and a Master of Public Health through a streamlined, interdisciplinary curriculum. Graduates are equipped to address complex global challenges within government agencies, non-profit organisations, and private legal practice.

Why Law and Public Health at Harvard University?

Students benefit from the combined resources of Harvard Law School and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. This partnership provides access to world-class faculty, specialised research centres, and a diverse network of peers. The programme offers a unique structure where students can integrate their legal writing requirements with practical public health field experience, ensuring a comprehensive professional foundation.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 80760 per year
National fee: USD 80760 per year
Local fee: USD 80760 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum begins with a dedicated year of legal foundations before moving into integrated upper-level study. Modules may include:

Year 1

Civil Procedure
Constitutional Law
Contracts
Criminal Law
Legislation and Regulation
Property
Torts

Upper-Level Years

Public Health
Biostatistics and Epidemiology
Food and Drug Law
Drug Product Liability Litigation
Food Law and Policy
Public Health Law and Policy
Health Care Rights in the Twenty-First Century

Careers with Law and Public Health

Graduates of this joint programme are prepared for high-impact roles across various sectors. Many pursue careers in specialised law firms focusing on biotechnology or healthcare litigation. Others find success in local, state, or national government departments, intergovernmental organisations, and donor aid agencies. The degree also supports paths into academia, entrepreneurial health initiatives, and leadership positions within non-governmental organisations and non-profit entities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Criminal Law and Policy

International and Comparative Law

Law and Business

Law and Government

Law and History

Law and Social Change

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United States

Disciplines

Public Health Public Law Legal Studies View 235 other Masters in Legal Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application

We require a nonrefundable application fee of $85.00

We require a resume as part of the application. Please limit your resume to 1 – 2 pages in length.

The personal statement provides an opportunity for you to present yourself, your background, your ideas, and your qualifications to the Admissions Committee. Please limit your statement to two pages using a minimum of 11-point font, 1-inch margins, and double spacing

LSAT or GRE Score

Submit a current copy of your LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) report

We require official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work

Two letters of recommendation

Your application to Harvard Law School includes a set of Character and Fitness Questions. In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction

During the application review process you may be invited to interview

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

80760 USD / year

≈ 80760 USD / year
Out-of-State

80760 USD / year

≈ 80760 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

80760 USD / year

≈ 80760 USD / year

Living costs

Cambridge

United States

1814 - 3756 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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Funding

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