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#Joint Degrees within Stanford University

Joint Degrees within Stanford University

Stanford Law School offers three types of joint degree JD/Master s, JD/MD, and JD/PhD in 21 subject areas.

JD/Master s

Our JD/Master s programs are ideal for students who plan to practice law after graduation, though they may also be helpful for students interested in an academic career. Most JD/Master s degrees can be completed in three years, although several may take longer, depending on the specific master s degree.

Students interested in an academic career or those seeking greater depth in another discipline may want to consider a JD/PhD. The length of time required for these degrees varies depending how long it takes to complete a dissertation, but under Stanford Law s innovative programs, the typical JD/PhD can be completed in anywhere from 18 months to two years less time than required anywhere else. More important, a Stanford JD/PhD can be completed at one third the cost of a similar joint degree anywhere else.