Public Policy and Juris Doctor at University of New Hampshire

University of New Hampshire

United States of America, Durham

University Rank:#1001

University of New Hampshire offers the PhD of Public Policy and Juris Doctor as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Durham , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for public policy and juris doctor and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 28, 2027.

About Public Policy and Juris Doctor

The Public Policy and Juris Doctor (MPP/JD) Dual Degree will provide you with a deep understanding of how legal and public policy issues relate and will equip you with the critical skills and knowledge required to tackle a broad range of complex public policy challenges and make a difference in the contemporary world of law and public policy.

You will start this dual degree program in the fall with your first year at the UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law followed by one year at the Carsey School earning your Master in Public Policy. You will then return for a final year and a half at the law school to complete your Juris Doctor degree. In just three and a half years, you will graduate with two highly marketable and sought-after degrees.

Program Delivery & Location: Academic courses for the JD program are offered in person on the UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law campus in Concord, NH. Academic courses for the MPP program are offered in person on the UNH Durham, NH, campus with a portion of the MPP experiential learning taking place offsite: Washington, DC, for the Colloquium and at the Internship site location during the internship experience (or if doing a legal residency, at the externship location).

Accelerated Masters Eligible: No

Apply basic methods of policy development and analysis to design and evaluate public policy
Demonstrate competency in public speaking and writing related to public policy
Demonstrate competency in strategic and tactical skills for achieving policy objectives
Utilize data and research to inform policy design and advocacy
Understand policy profession norms and ethics
Apply critical thinking skills to address policy-relevant questions
Legal analysis and reasoning: Graduates will be able to identify, comprehend, and apply the relevant substantive and procedural laws to solve a legal issue, informed by an understanding of the diversity of viewpoints on and contexts for any issue.
Written and oral communication: Graduates will be able to present material effectively in these formats for both objective analytical and advocacy purposes across a range of settings, including in the courtroom.
Professionalism: Graduates will be able to act in an ethical, respectful, and self-aware manner with all other stakeholders, including clients, employers, and the court.
Legal research: Graduates will be able to navigate and assess relevant legal authorities using appropriate tools.
Public service: Graduates will be able to contribute productively to strengthening the justice system, with a sensitivity toward the needs of people facing societal barriers.
Problem solving: Graduates will be able to engage in focused and pragmatic collaboration toward goals.
Client counseling and management: Graduates will be able to provide trustworthy and responsive action upon clients' matters.
Factual investigation and analysis: Graduates will be able to implement a strategic plan for information-gathering, which includes the ability to iterate on the plan as needed, and evaluate the results of the information obtained.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Public Policy and Juris Doctor at University of New Hampshire

Entry Requirements

Transcript evaluation by a third party is not required as long as an application is in English. Translation services and evaluation services may be requested at the discretion of the academic department.
Transcripts from all previous post-secondary institutions must be submitted and applicants must disclose any previous academic or disciplinary sanctions that resulted in their temporary or permanent separation from a previous post-secondary institution. If it is found that previous academic or disciplinary separations were not disclosed, applicants may face denial and admitted students may face dismissal from their academic program.
International applicants may submit copies of official transcripts by emailing [email protected]. We will upload those transcripts to your application checklist.
Official transcripts will be required if admitted. These can be hand-delivered in a sealed envelope upon arrival, emailed to [email protected], or mailed hardcopy to UNH Graduate School, Thompson Hall, 105 Main Street, Durham, NH 03824.

English Requirements

PTEMin 59
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Public Policy and Juris Doctor at University of New Hampshire

Application Fee 65

How to Apply for Public Policy and Juris Doctor at University of New Hampshire

STEP 1: APPLY ONLINE

Program-specific application requirements
- To understand the cost of attendance view the Tuition & Financial Aid information.
Complete the Application Form: Once your application is submitted it cannot be changed in the application platform. Contact the Graduate School to make any updates.
Review Forms and Policies page: Important documents you may need are available on this webpage.
Click button below for Application Instructions:

STEP 2: SUBMIT DOCUMENTS

Submit Documents: Copies of official transcripts from all previous post-secondary institutions should be uploaded through the application form. If your program requires the GRE/GMAT (check here), please have scores sent to the UNH Graduate School by the testing service.
Transcripts: Transcripts are required for all post-secondary institutions that you attended. If admitted to the program, you will need to request that transcripts be sent to ([email protected]) via email or hardcopy to UNH Graduate School, Thompson Hall, 105 Main Street, Durham, NH 03824.
International Students: Official English language score reports (such as TOEFL) must be sent to the UNH Graduate School by the testing service. Internationals who graduated as an undergrad from UNH will have the TOEFL waived.

STEP 3: MONITOR YOUR APPLICATION

Monitor Your Status: After you’ve submitted your application, you can monitor when we’ve received your transcripts, recommendation letters, test scores, etc., by logging into your application portal.
View your Decision and Respond to Offer of Admission: Once a decision has been made on your application you will be able to view it by logging into your application portal. Your decision letter will be available for print or download once it is viewed. Follow the instructions below:
- Visit the Application Portal
- Click the blue button, that says "View Your Decision"
- If admitted you will see a green button in the lower right-hand corner titled "Reply To Offer" through which you will be able to accept or decline your offer.

Public Policy and Juris Doctor at University of New Hampshire

University of New Hampshire

United States of America, Durham