<p>How hard is it to get a JD/MBA as opposed to just getting on of either. How much extra work does it require and how much of a benefit will you get in job placement because of that?</p>
<p>I'd also be interested in knowing how many schools offer this combination and how marketable it is.</p>
<p>Many schools will offer this combination if you inquire. It may or may not be of value for employers, but I would not count on it opening that many doors. Typically you must apply to the Law and Business school independently of eachother, and be accepted independently. The ABA allows a certain number of classes to be taken outside of, but related to, law school (I think it is 4 but do not hold me to it). Thus, you may take a small number of classes and it will count for the JD and MBA. An MBA is a degree is offered almost everywhere, and of course is not subject to the licensure of law.</p>
<p>If you go to princetonreview.com and look into the law schools you can check certain schools to see if they offer it.</p>
<p>Some schools also offer "Pocket MBA's" for lawyers. The programs are generally part-time, and can be completed in significantly less than two years.</p>
<p>If you want the JD/MBA, you should go to the strong business school, not necessarily the school that is best in law. It is generally used to get into business.</p>
<p>You have to be admitted to both schools and you apply separately. </p>
<p>From what I understand, it's a very, very rough four years - law is very rigourous three years, and you're doing that plus a two-year business programme in four years. My understanding (could be wrong, other posters can correct me) is that you don't really have the same summers off that you do in law school - and a lot of law school employment comes from summer work.</p>