J.D./Master of Science in Accountancy

Overview

This program is designed for J.D. students who have an interest in obtaining a masters in accounting.  These students may be interested in working for a public accounting firm or in the financial industry; or in financial/legal departments within a corporation.  Some will be interested in taking the CPA exam, while others may not since they plan to practice in law and use the M.S. as an additional credential.

Admissions Process

• Students will be admitted to the Law School J.D. program and the MSA program separately.  Typically students will begin in the Law School and then start the master’s program in their second year of Law School.  However, it is possible for students in the MSA program to apply to the Law School, be accepted, and begin the joint degree program/first year of the J.D. program the following year.  (M.H.A. students need to save 6 credits to be completed after they begin their J.D. program.)
• Applications to the MSA program are handled on a rolling basis; however, it is recommended that applications be submitted by March 15 for the fall semester.  The GRE or GMAT will not be required; the student’s LSAT scores will be used instead.  Once a student applies, the Business School will request the student’s Law School application from the Law School.  There are a set of prerequisites for the MSA program.  Students who complete their undergraduate degree in accounting from an AACSB-accredited institution (with 6 credits of tax courses offered by an Accounting department) will normally meet the prerequisites for the MSA program.  If not, it is possible to take an Accounting Summer Intensive Program to complete the prerequisites.  

Curriculum Requirements

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Since all J.D. students are permitted to take up to 6 credits of non-law graduate level courses, the Law School will apply 6 credits of the M.S. courses to the J.D. for conferral of the J.D. degree. 

Sample Plan of Study

3-Year Program with 1 Summer