Degrees & Majors

Through the Bachelor/J.D. Accelerated Degree Program with the Honors College, a small number of highly talented and qualified students will have the opportunity to complete a bachelor of arts, a bachelor of science, bachelor of social work or a bachelor of business administration and a J.D. at Georgia State University in six years rather than seven. Learn more at honors.gsu.edu/acceleratedjd.

Questions about the J.D.? Contact Jessica Gabel Cino, associate dean for academic affairs and associate professor of law.

For the latest information about required courses, view the Honors College website.

The Georgia State Law J.D. curriculum is engaging and challenging, starting with your first semester in Lawyering Foundations, through required courses, such as Constitutional Law and Evidence. As a second-year student, you’ll begin tailoring your courses to explore your interests and meet your career goals. Course offerings cover almost all aspects of public and private law.

For the latest information about required courses, view the College of Law website.

The J.D./M.P.A. dual-degree program is offered by the College of Law and the J. Mack Robinson College of Business.

Attorneys with an understanding of taxes, estate planning, securities and fiduciary law are sought after in the private and public sectors. This program is perfect for someone who wants to pursue a career in accounting and/or law. The College of Law's Philip C. Cook Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic offers the perfect opportunity for students to get legal practice presenting cases, working with the Internal Revenue Service and interacting with clients.

In the heart of downtown Atlanta, Georgia State Law is the only law school in Georgia where students can walk from the classroom to the courtroom.

Leadership positions in the health care field increasingly require expertise in both law and business. Attorneys who understand the multifaceted aspects of health care organizations as well as systems for the delivery and financing of health care are uniquely situated to serve their clients' needs. Health care administrators who understand the complex and ever-changing legal and regulatory environment can better serve the enterprises they operate.

The Georgia State College of Law and J. Mack Robinson College of Business offer this unique J.D./M.B.A./M.H.A. dual degree program. Students in this program develop expansive interdisciplinary expertise and deepen their understanding of the intersection of law, business and health professions.

Surrounded by business, government, nonprofit and cultural organizations, Georgia State Law provides an ideal environment for gaining practical experience and engaging in interdisciplinary research and collaboration, especially for those seeking an LL.M. (master of laws).

If you are seeking an LL.M. to enhance your practice opportunities, to qualify for careers in teaching or government service, or simply to broaden your legal horizons, our LL.M. program is right for you. It allows you to fine-tune your legal expertise in Health Law, Intellectual Property, Environmental and Land Use Law, and general legal knowledge. If you are a foreign-trained lawyer, our program will allow you to apply to take the Georgia bar exam.

Our program is open to any law graduate (e.g., J.D., LL.B., B.L., B.A. in Law and Society) and is one of the most affordable anywhere.

Georgia State University’s College of Law and the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies offer a joint Master of Public Policy/Juris Doctor degree. This dual degree program provides an opportunity to pursue studies in law and public policy concurrently. Students in the dual degree program use credit hours earned in one program to satisfy some or all of the elective course requirements for the other program, thus earning both degrees one to two terms earlier than would be required to earn each separately.

A joint M.P.P./J.D. prepares students to meet the increasing necessity of lawyers with an expertise in policy analysis and evaluation and for policy analysts with legal expertise.  Many recent law graduates are employed by government agencies, and others are employed by private and nonprofit sector, including consulting firms and community development nonprofit organizations concerned with some of society’s most challenging public policy issues. Training in public policy is valuable to law graduates who seek this kind of employment.