JD/MBA (Law Degree & MBA Joint Programs)

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<p>Just curious how people feel about these. I am a Sophomore at UMD studying Econ/Finance with a minor in Technology Entrepreneurship and on a Pre-Law advising tract. (Yea, i know thats a mouthful). These programs were brought to my attention and seem pretty interesting. They seem like they would make one much more marketable in both industries and since i've been working so hard to keep both those doors open, it might be cool to go to Grad school for both. (I'm planning on doing at least 1 either way) </p>

<p>Problem is that I can't find very much info on these programs. Each school outlines their own but there seem to be few, personal experiences, advice forums, comparisons, etc. Would love to see what people think about them. Would it only be worth it at top 20 schools because I just doubt my 3.7 is going to get me into Harvard, etc.</p>

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They don’t. I have a friend who completed such a program, and you need to remember that in all but the smallest companies, MBA’s and JD’s have very different jobs. Really what these programs do is prepare you for those areas where they do intersect, such as certain types of tax and corporate law. Outside that overlap, there is no real appeal for either side, and since you are in particular overqualified for most MBA jobs your overall job market will shrink.</p>

<p>Remember that you can always get the MBA later, if it will help the career you finally choose.</p>