JD/MSW Admissions
We make our admission process as straightforward and personalized as possible. If you have any questions or need guidance, our counselors and advisers in the School of Law are available to assist you at every stage of your application process.
Application Timeline
Ideally, you would apply to both programs before starting either, but if you are enrolled in either program, you could, during the first year, apply for and be accepted to the other program. You may not count MSW credits toward the JD until you have been accepted into the law school.
We operate under a rolling-admission system for the School of Law, but suggest submitting your application by early March for priority fall admission and scholarship consideration.
Candidates for the Dean’s Fellows full-tuition awards should apply by February 1.
Admission Requirements
You must apply and be accepted separately into both the JD program in the School of Law and the Master of Social Work (MSW) program in the School of Health Sciences.
Admissions for these programs are handled separately, but a student should inform both admissions offices of an interest in pursuing the dual degree. The earlier you are accepted into both programs and declare pursuit of both degrees, the more beneficial the dual-degree program is in the practical savings of time and credits.
Upon admission to the dual-degree program (JD/MSW), you must meet with the director of the MSW program and the associate dean of academic affairs of the School of Law.
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Application Timeline
Ideally, you would apply to both programs before starting either, but if you are enrolled in either program, you could, during the first year, apply for and be accepted to the other program. You may not count MSW credits toward the JD until you have been accepted into the law school.
We operate under a rolling-admission system for the School of Law, but suggest submitting your application by early March for priority fall admission and scholarship consideration.
Candidates for the Dean’s Fellows full-tuition awards should apply by February 1.
Admission Requirements
You must apply and be accepted separately into both the JD program in the School of Law and the Master of Social Work (MSW) program in the School of Health Sciences.
Admissions for these programs are handled separately, but a student should inform both admissions offices of an interest in pursuing the dual degree. The earlier you are accepted into both programs and declare pursuit of both degrees, the more beneficial the dual-degree program is in the practical savings of time and credits.
Upon admission to the dual-degree program (JD/MSW), you must meet with the director of the MSW program and the associate dean of academic affairs of the School of Law.
Learn More About the MSW
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At Quinnipiac University School of Law, our focus is on educating the whole lawyer. We empower you to retain your personal values and sense of self while teaching you to be skilled, knowledgeable, and ethical practitioners of the law. Quinnipiac Law has a responsibility to educate lawyers who will serve the legal needs of all members of society. With this responsibility in mind, we enroll students whose lived experience suggests that they have the capacity to make a substantial contribution to the learning environment of the law school and to distinguish themselves in serving the community through the practice of law, policy improvement, government service, legal scholarship, or other law-related activities. We aspire to educate lawyers who are interested in improving access to quality representation and justice.
While past academic performance and LSAT scores are important aspects of an application, we also consider additional factors including (but not limited to): letters of recommendation; the clarity and quality of writing (throughout the entire application); advanced degrees; employment history; commitment to community service; experience navigating social, educational, physical, or economic challenges; moral character; academic growth and improving grades; rigor of undergraduate curriculum; extracurricular activities; distinctions/honors achieved; and life experience.
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Our admissions team in the School of Law is here to answer any questions you may have and help you navigate the application process.