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JD/MBA Dual-Degree Program

Earn two prestigious degrees from one of the best JD/MBA programs in the Pacific Northwest.

Program Snapshot

Degree Type

Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration

Program Type

Graduate

Credit Hours

120

Time to complete

4 Years

Campus

Salem Campus

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Find your place where law and management intersect.

Steps away from the State Capitol and located within Oregon’s second largest city, Willamette University is a prime location to merge your interests in law, business, and government.

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In today’s complex corporate landscape, proficiency in both law and management makes you incredibly valuable to organizations of all kinds.

A partnership between Willamette’s Atkinson Graduate School of Management (ASGM) and College of Law, our joint JD/MBA is one of the top programs of its kind in the country.

Being part of two unique programs also means access to brilliant faculty, career resources and academic support from both ASGM and the School of Law.

Program Overview & Highlights 

This comprehensive, four-year program awards two professional degrees: a juris doctor (JD) and a master of business administration (MBA). This powerful combination opens you up to a wide range of careers. 

With a heavy emphasis on experiential learning, our program not only gives you a solid foundation in legal and management principles, but you also will graduate with professional experience—and industry connections.  

Gain an advantage in today’s competitive marketplace—and save time and tuition—by earning two graduate degrees at once.

Program Distinctions 

Our AACSB- and NASPAA-accredited MBA programs are nationally ranked and consistently recognized by leading business publications, such as Poets & Quants and Business Week.

Bloomberg Businessweek ranked us as one of the best business schools in the U.S., including #1 in Oregon. (2024)

Student Success

Henry Harder BA '20 JD/MBA '23 took the legal and business skills he'd built in the dual degree program and secured an internship with the Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Corps -- not once, but twice!

Henry's Story

Corps training: From Law School Bound to the JAG Corps

Henry spent a summer at Fort Sill in Oklahoma where he gained hands-on experience with different types of law practice. He assisted with trials and housing issues and completed legal analysis. After discovering a passion for the work, Henry committed to earning a second internship the next year which he spent at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

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The internships with JAG allowed Henry to not only develop his legal knowledge, but also his leadership skills. Being on the base, he was treated as part of a unit and participated in drills and formation.
How to Apply

To apply to the JD/MBA program, follow the standard JD Application process. Indicate your interest in the JD/MBA program on your application materials. Current JD students should reach out to the MBA Admissions team for application information. 

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Curriculum & Course Sequence

The JD/MBA program follows a structured path that typically spans four years. Here’s a sample of what your academic journey might look like:

Learning Into Practice: Internships & Externships
Build skills within legal departments at global brands headquartered in the Pacific Northwest. Gain experience in government, public policy, or advocacy during a law externship or MBA internship. Research alongside faculty members. JD/MBA students can choose from a wealth of practical learning experiences at Willamette.
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Study With Industry-Leading Experts

Pursuing a dual degree means studying with faculty members from two top-tier graduate schools at Willamette. You’ll take classes with business leaders, public officials, practicing attorneys, entrepreneurs, and renown scholars with a range of research and professional interests.

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