Master of Social Work/Juris Doctor Joint Degree Program MSW/JD

Bridge Clinical Expertise and Legal Advocacy

Florida International University offers a distinctive MSW/JD joint degree — a rigorous interdisciplinary program that prepares students with advanced training in both social work and law. Graduates of this integrated pathway are equipped to take on leadership roles in systems that involve legal processes, policy interpretation, and client service.

This program opens doors to impactful careers in:

  • Government agencies
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Family law
  • Elder law
  • Child welfare services
  • Other sectors where legal knowledge strengthens service delivery

Program Highlights

  • Earn two graduate degrees in a coordinated plan of study
  • Build skills that span counseling, legal systems, and policy implementation
  • Develop leadership capacity in complex service systems

Admissions Overview

To qualify for the MSW/JD program, applicants must apply to and be accepted into each program separately.

Students admitted to the MSW program with Advanced Standing Status are not eligible for the joint degree program.

MSW Program Admissions
JD Program Admissions
FIU University Graduate School (UGS) Admissions Information