Joint Degrees in Environmental Law

Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies
J.D./Master of Environmental Management

Pace Law School offers a joint degree with Yale University School of Forestry and Environmental Studies (J.D./M.E.M.). Students in this program must earn a total of 88 credits (10 of which may be transferred from Yale) from Pace towards the J.D. and 36 from Yale towards the M.E.M. Students must apply to both schools and meet the admission requirements of each school for approval of the joint degree. We anticipate that students in the program will receive a certificate in environmental law from Pace in addition to the dual degree and be able to utilize their degree for career placements in the field of environmental law.

Bard College Center for Environmental Policy
J.D./Master of Science in Environmental Policy

Pace Law School offers a joint degree with Bard College's Center for Environmental Policy (J.D./M.S.).  The Pace-Bard program requires four years in residence, with two and a half years spent at Pace and one and a half years at Bard. Students in the program must earn 88 credits towards the J.D. from Pace (10 of which may be transferred from Bard) and 44 credits towards the M.S. from Bard.  Students must apply separately to each school and meet the admission requirements of each school for approval of the joint degree.

Pace University – Lubin School of Business
JD/Masters of Business Administration
JD/Masters of Public Administration

Through Pace’s law and graduate business programs, students can earn a J.D. while working on a Master of Business Administration or Master of Public Administration. Full-time students can complete the program within four years, instead of the five years required to obtain these degrees separately. Part-time students can complete the program in as little as six years.) Students interested in obtaining the joint degree may begin their studies at either the Pace University Graduate Center in downtown White Plains or at Pace Law School. Applicants must meet the admissions requirements of each school for approval of the joint degree.