<p>The battle begins! I've been doing some reading on this subject but would like to learn more about what CC thinks. </p>
<p>If you are interested in policy and DON'T want to practice law (sorry to shout!), what are the pros and cons?</p>
<p>These two links below are good if you want a Capitol Hill career:</p>
<p>Wow, that is wonderful! Thanks so much for those links. </p>
<p>It looks like the JD is the way to go.</p>
<p>Do you want a Capitol Hill, policy think tank or local/state government career?</p>
<p>It really depends. There are more MPPs employed in consulting, research institutes, and local/state government positions.</p>
<p>Think tank, I guess, but dealing more with policy structures than implementation.</p>
<p>You could do both.</p>
<p>Many schools offter a JD/MPP program.</p>
<p>Duke is one example.</p>
<p>Joint</a> Degree Program</p>
<p>I have a question: I have a really low LSAT, but very strong resume and GPA. I can get into a tier 3 law school, but think I could possibly get into a top grad school. But, one of the law schools I have been accepted to has a joint JD/MBA or JD/MPA where you only go for three years. Is it best to do that or get them separately and get the masters at a better school? Also, I'm wanting to do political work staffing on the Hill. Any suggestions on which would be better, an MBA or MPA?</p>