Explaining Penn's three-year JD/MBA

Edward B. Rock, the Saul A. Fox Distinguished Professor of Business Law and Co-Director of the Institute for Law & Economics, discusses the accelerated three-year JD/MBA program that he helped create.

1. Why should I pursue an accelerated three-year JD/MBA? (2:34)

   This program is the future of legal education.

2. What about the economy? Is the timing right to do this? (1:39)

   What could be a better combination of education and credentials going forward in an uncertain economic environment?

3. Why at Penn Law? (3:20)

   The Wharton School is two blocks away. We’re able to offer a fully integrated program.

4. How is the program structured? (4:04)

   You come in with your JD class. You come in with your MBA class. You graduate with both classes. And you go on to do great things.

5. What would I give up in an accelerated program? (0:59)

   Breadth. But for students who are focused, who come in knowing that this is what they want to do, there's no better program.

6. Can I still do a more traditional four-year JD/MBA? (1:04)

   Yes. From an employer's perspective, both sets of graduates will be incredibly attractive candidates to hire.