JD/MGA
Fels Institute of Government
The JD/Masters in Government Administration program prepares students to substantively connect the law and government in our society and our world. Graduates are well-equipped to assume positions of leadership not only in law and in government, but also in policy organizations, non-governmental organizations, and other organizations of influence.
Students can earn both degrees in three years. The MGA is a twelve credit course of study, including eight core courses and four electives. Typically, Fels will accept four Law courses as these electives, and Penn Law grants credit for four approved courses from the core curriculum at Fels toward the JD degree. Students also complete an additional four courses in the core curriculum.
Students apply separately to each department. Applications to the MGA program are welcomed contemporaneously with the Law School application or during the 1L year. The LSAT is sufficient for both departments; no additional testing is required.
Here is a typical track for completing the program.
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First year |
Summer Courses Between Year One and Two |
Second year |
Third year |
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1L |
Fels |
2L & Fels courses |
3L & Fels courses |
Please note that courses taken in one department prior to matriculation in the other cannot be credited toward the second degree.
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