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Though there are no additional application requirements for individuals who wish to apply for joint degree programs, the following notes apply:

JD/Master of Energy Regulation and Law (MERL)

Students may seek enrollment in the JD/MERL joint degree program at the same time they apply for admission to the JD program. The option to enroll in the JD/MERL program remains open to students through the end of their first year.

JD/Master of Food and Agricultural Law and Policy (MFALP)

Students may seek enrollment in the JD/MFALP joint degree program at the same time they apply for admission to the JD program. The option to enroll in the JD/MFALP program remains open to students through the end of their first year.

JD/Master of Arts in Restorative Justice (MARJ)

Students may seek enrollment in the JD/MARJ joint degree program at the same time they apply for admission to the JD program. This joint degree program combines traditional law courses with restorative justice courses to prepare graduates to bring restorative practices and values to a range of justice systems.

JD/Master of Animal Protection Policy (MAPP)

Students may seek enrollment in the JD/MAPP joint degree program at the same time they apply for admission to the JD program. This joint degree program combines traditional law courses with animal law and policy courses to prepare graduates to advance legal protections for animals. The option to enroll in the JD/MAPP program remains open to students through the end of their first year.

JD/LLM in Energy Law

Students may seek enrollment in the JD/LLM in Energy program at the same time they apply for admission to the JD program. The option to enter the joint degree program remains open to all students in good standing until the date they receive the JD degree. Joint JD/LLM candidates must have a cumulative JD GPA of 3.0 at the end of their fifth semester to be eligible to pursue the LLM degree.

JD/LLM in Environmental Law

Students may seek enrollment in the JD/LLM in Environment program at the same time they apply for admission to the JD program. The option to enter the joint degree program remains open to all students in good standing until the date they receive the JD degree. Joint JD/LLM candidates must have a cumulative JD GPA of 3.0 at the end of their fifth semester to be eligible to pursue the LLM degree.

JD/LLM in Food and Agriculture Law

Students may seek enrollment in the JD/LLM in Food and Agriculture Law program at the same time they apply for admission to the JD program. The option to enter the joint degree program remains open to all students in good standing until the date they receive the JD degree. Joint JD/LLM candidates must have a cumulative JD GPA of 3.0 at the end of their fifth semester to be eligible to pursue the LLM degree.

JD/LLM in Animal Law

Students may seek enrollment in the JD/LLM in Animal Law LLM degree program at the same time they apply for admission to the JD program. The option to enter the joint degree program remains open to all students in good standing until the date they receive the JD degree. Joint JD/LLM candidates must have a cumulative JD GPA of 3.0 at the end of their fifth semester to be eligible to pursue the LLM degree.