Dual-Degree Program Application

GTP Dual Degree Application Form

  • The GTP offers students two dual degree options.
    • Students enrolled in the six semester program complete both their JD and LLM degrees in the same semester (typically graduating in May).
    • Students enrolled in the seven semester program complete their JD as usual, and then enroll as an LLM-only student for one additional semester to complete the remaining requirements. They receive the LLM degree one semester after their JD.

    All students interested in pursuing either dual degree program should first discuss their plans with the Law Registrar's office to ensure that enrolling in the program will not disrupt their JD studies.

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  • JD Requirements

    As a dual degree student, it is your responsibility to ensure that you are still on track to complete your JD requirements. Please review the requirements below and indicate your progress towards completion.

  • Students must complete the writing requirement prior to graduation and must file the required intent form with the School of Law Registrar’s Office. Students may not use the same course to satisfy the Experiential Education or Professional Responsibility requirements. See Academic Regulations Article III, section 6.
  • Students must complete one course that satisfies the Professional Responsibility requirement. Students may not use the same course to satisfy the Upper-class Writing or Experiential Education requirements. See Academic Regulations, Article III, section 5.
  • Students must complete six total credits in courses that satisfy the Experiential Education requirement. Students may not use courses they are using to satisfy the Experiential Education requirement to satisfy the Upper-class Writing or Professional Responsibility requirement. See Academic Regulations, Article III, section 7.

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  • Your personal statement should be between 2-3 pages. Please provide the Graduate Tax Program Committee with a description of how the dual degree fits in with your academic and career goals.
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        • Please have your recommender (preferably the full-time JD faculty member who taught your Introduction to Federal Income Taxation course) send your letter of recommendation by email to gradtax@bu.edu.