<p>That's a bad game plan, IMO. It's better to do one of the joint programs. She'll save time and $$$. For example, if she has the grades for Harvard Law, she might want to do the joint program with the Kennedy School of Government. I assume Georgetown has the same deal. </p>
<p>It's early days and she doesn't have to decide, but if she's uncertain, she's still better off applying to one of the joint programs--which usually requires applying to both schools and being admitted to both. It may end up deciding which LS for her.</p>
<p>Since it sounds like public service is her field of interest, loan forgiveness programs will be important. Played the right way, there's a chance that the cost of the MPP will also be eligible for forgiveness.</p>