The MSW/JD dual degree program prepares graduates to assume leadership positions at the intersection of law and social services. By combining the advocacy-based framework of social work with the rigorous legal training of the UCLA School of Law, students gain a versatile skill set for navigating complex systems of justice and poli
Career Versatility: Prepares students for roles as social service administrators, public policy officials, and juvenile court representatives.
Integrated Advocacy: Focuses on child support enforcement, family court mediation, and guardian ad litem representation.
Dual Expertise: Students meet the full requirements for both the Master of Social Welfare and the Juris Doctor degrees.
Leadership Track: Designed specifically for individuals committed to promoting systemic social change through legal and policy channels.
The MSW/JD concurrent degree is completed over four years and integrates coursework from the UCLA School of Law and the UCLA Luskin Department of Social Welfare. Students complete the graduation requirements for both degrees, including at least 75 law semester units and 87 social welfare quarter units, following a coordinated plan of study that combines legal education with advanced social work training.
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