As a graduate of the program, you will be ready to promote a fuller integration of social policy between and across sectors of social life. The program focuses on creating advocates who promote more humane and equitable responses to the needs of historically vulnerable population groups.

Students can earn both degrees in three years. The MSSP is an 10 credit course, including seven core courses and three electives. Typically, the School of Social Policy & Practice will accept three courses from the Law School towards the MSSP and the Law School will accept four MSSP courses toward the JD degree.

Students apply separately to each department. Applications to the MSSP are welcomed: 1) contemporaneously with the Law School application; 2) after acceptance to the Law School but prior to matriculation; or 3) after matriculation during the 1L year.

We will accept either the GRE, GMAT, or LSAT.

For more information, admitted or current JD students should contact Amanda S. Aronoff. Applicants or prospective applicants to the Law School should contact contactadmissions@law.upenn.edu.