Overview

Offered jointly between the University at Albany and Albany Law School, the combined Master of Social Work (MSW) and Juris Doctor (JD) program enables you to earn both degrees in four years of full-time study rather than five.

As an MSW/JD student, you will develop in-depth knowledge of human and organizational behavior, and social welfare and legal institutions. You will be prepared to implement, promote and advocate for change at individual, community and policy levels.

Career Paths

This rigorous Social Work and Law dual degree program is designed for exceptional students who want to provide disadvantaged populations with legal assistance informed by social work practice or social services informed by legal practice.

As a graduate, you will be ready to take the bar exam and obtain master social work licensure in New York State.

As a registered attorney and licensed social worker, you will be in an excellent position for a broad range of careers in government, consulting, teaching, research and law.

Sample Job Titles:

Family Court Social Worker
Child Advocacy Program Supervisor
Lead Victim Assistance Civil Specialist
Social Security Disability Attorney
City Homeless Shelters Manager
Legal Team Mitigation Specialist
Juvenile Justice Administrator
Elder Abuse Prevention Director
Public Legal Aid Staff
Social Welfare Litigation Officer
Director of Immigrant Justice Services
LGBTQ Law and Policy Attorney
Counsel for Human Rights Organizations

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Legal Methods
Contracts
Property
Civil Procedure
Torts
Criminal Law
Constitutional Law
Social Welfare Policy and Services
Human Behavior and Social Environment
Social Work Field Instruction
Research Methodology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

125 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Albany, United States

Disciplines

Social Work Public Law Legal Studies View 144 other Masters in Public Law in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Transcripts from all schools attended
Resume/CV
Statement of Background and Goals

Three letters of recommendation:

Recommenders should have a professional relationship to you, such as a supervisor or a professor. They should NOT have a personal relationship to you, such as a friend or family member.
Recommenders should be able to speak to any one or more of the following areas regarding the applicant's: Potential for professional social work practice; Experience in human service (work or volunteer); or Academic ability.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

31982 USD / year

≈ 31982 USD / year
Out-of-State

25938 USD / year

≈ 25938 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15678 USD / year

≈ 15678 USD / year

Additional Details

Be sure to plan ahead for differences in tuition rates between Albany Law School and UAlbany.

Living costs

Albany

United States

1010 - 1570 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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