Study Master of Social Work (MSW)/Juris Doctor (JD) (Law) at Loyola University of Chicago in the USA, School of Law

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Offered jointly with the Loyola University Chicago School of Law, this dual degree gives clinical skills and a broader understanding of the human concerns in legal interventions to practicing lawyers. Students in this program gain a psychological and social perspectives that come into play when representing and advocating for children, families, women, and the elderly.Program benefitsEarn your degrees from a highly respected university for both social work and law.Gain perspective on legal issues that pertain to social services and the communities they serve.Focus your education on your area of interest through specialization tracks.Complete both degrees in four years for full-time students.Make professional connections and gain experience through an internship at one of more than 1,000 partner agencies

Which department am I in?

School of Law

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$28,100.00 per year

Student Development Fee : 186.00 per semester

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Lake Shore Campus

1032 W. Sheridan Road,

Chicago,

Illinois,

60660, Midwest, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants seeking admission must have completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or its equivalent.

English language requirements:

For the TOEFL, a score of at least 213 on the computer-based test or 550 on the written test is required. The minimum score for the new TOEFL IBT (internet-based test) is 79.

For the IELTS, a minimum score of 6.5 is required.

Deadline - May 1

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.