Loyola University Chicago

School of Social Work

MSW/JD (Law)

Offered jointly with the Loyola University Chicago School of Law, this dual degree gives clinical skills and a broader understanding of the human concerns in legal interventions to practicing lawyers. Students in this program gain a psychological and social perspectives that come into play when representing and advocating for children, families, women, and the elderly.

Program benefits

  • Earn your degrees from a highly respected university for both social work and law.
  • Gain perspective on legal issues that pertain to social services and the communities they serve.
  • Focus your education on your area of interest through specialization tracks.
  • Complete both degrees in four years for full-time students.
  • Make professional connections and gain experience through an internship at one of more than 1,000 partner agencies