<p>I don’t know if this fits better in the law or graduate school forum, so I’m posting in both. Forgive me if these questions are elementary. I’m pretty new to law school admissions. </p>
<p>What are your thoughts on the many joint degree programs combining the jd with a masters in international relations (sais+stanford, gw law+elliott, american, etc.)?</p>
<li><p>I’d love to study in a program like that, but what kind of careers would it open? I’m interested in private international law / international corporate law (job market?). Would a joint degree be the best preparation, or should I just stick to a more traditional corporate law concentration at law school?</p></li>
<li><p>Many IR programs prefer a few years of international work experience. Could applying for a joint degree mitigate that requirement? Or could my chances at either school actually suffer from pursuing a joint degree (maybe I don’t fit an adcom’s vision of the ideal applicant)?</p></li>
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<p>Any feedback would be much appreciated.</p>