JD / MBA Degree

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JD/MBA Curriculum

Our JD/MBA dual degree is offered jointly through ABA-approved Western State College of Law and ACSBP-accredited Westcliff University College of Business. By transferring up to 15 credits from the JD degree to the MBA degree, students can save up to 18 months of study.

The law school courses that will transfer to the MBA program are: Business Associations (LAW 234), Civil Practice Externship (LAW 517), Consumer Finance Law (LAW 422), Corporate Finance and Accounting for Lawyers (LAW 460), Mediation (LAW 461), and Negotiations (LAW 463).

We offer:

  • Distinguished faculty, accomplished in their fields with real-world experience
  • Personalized learning: low student-to-faculty ratio
  • Mentorship: ongoing and consistent guidance from faculty members & career advisors
  • Networking: collaborate with business, alumni, lawyers, faculty & peers

A 4-Year Focused Approach

Our focused approach allows students to concentrate on the JD and MBA program separately.

Students begin in the full-time JD program in the fall and graduate three years later. After graduation, students can take the bar exam during the summer. Then, students can focus exclusively on the MBA program during the fourth year. The course load during this fourth year can range from 16 to 32 weeks.

This track allows students to concentrate on the JD and MBA separately, enjoy a slower pace, and participate in more summer JD experiences, such as law externships and other experiential learning opportunities.

Founded in 1966, Western State College of Law is the oldest law school in Orange County, Southern California, and is fully ABA approved. Western State College of Law’s 11,000+ alumni are well represented across public and private sector legal practice areas, including 150 California judges and about 15% of Orange County’s Deputy Public Defenders and District Attorneys.

16715 Von Karman Ave., #100
Irvine, CA 92606
714-738-1000

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