JD/MA in Political Science

The study and practice of law is increasingly interdisciplinary, and Duke offers the opportunity for you to engage with leading scholars to explore the ways that matters of law and policy intersect with political science through a joint degree program. The joint JD/MA degree program is designed as a terminal degree program for which continuous Graduate School registration must be maintained. Continuous registration requires actually registering for at least one graduate credit for each semester of residence. Law students admitted to the joint program, in common with all other MA candidates, are not eligible for departmental financial assistance.