Graduates of the MSW/JD program are prepared for careers as public interest lawyers, juvenile court representatives, multi-disciplinary public defense teams, mediators, public policy officials, guardians ad litem, mental health & disability attorneys, family law attorneys, and more! Students will participate in both legal and social work internships.

This interdisciplinary program allows students who follow the structured MSW/JD program of study to obtain graduate degrees in both social work and law in four academic years, rather than the five years needed if pursued separately. Those interested must be admitted to both schools independently.

Dual Degree options are only available for full-time in-person programs on the Athens Campus.

MSW/JD Information Session

MSW/JD Information Session

In this recorded session, the MSW/JD Advisor, School of Law Director of Admissions and MSW Admissions Coordinator discuss UGA’s Master of Social Work/Juris Doctor Dual Degree: Career Options, Program Structure, Internship opportunities and the Application Processes.

Please note: the MSW/JD is only available to students in the full-time Athens Campus program. You must apply for each program independently.

Contacts

MSW/JD Program Coordinator
Daniel J. Gibbs, MSW, JD, PhD
[email protected]
Request Appointment: Bookings Page

School of Social Work Admissions Coordinator
Allison Haynes
[email protected]
(706) 542-5429
https://ssw.uga.edu/admissions/msw-admissions/

School of Law Director of Admissions
Shannon Shipley Hinson
[email protected]
(706) 542-7060
https://www.law.uga.edu/how-apply

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