Law, Professional Accounting, and Business (JD/MSA/MBA)

The the D’Amore-McKim School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International—the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide.

Northeastern University School of Law was accredited by the American Bar Association in 1969 and admitted to membership in the Association of American Law Schools in 1970. Since reopening in 1968, we have received wide recognition, both for the success of our innovative program and the leadership of our graduates.

For more information, please contact:

Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
American Bar Association
321 N. Clark Street, 21st Floor
Chicago, IL 60654
Phone: 312.988.6738

• Build expertise by earning two advanced degrees with an accelerated curriculum, saving time and money.
• Distinguish yourself as an expert in business and financial principles, positioning yourself for a career in taxation law, corporate finance, or mergers and acquisitions.
• Complete an analytics concentration to build up-to-the-moment data skills.
• Experience the practice of law and accounting directly with three full semesters of work-two legal co-ops and one paid corporate residency with a top accounting firm.
• Receive personalized support from your dedicated advisor in the School of Law career development office.
• Work, study, and make connections in Boston, a well-known hub for the legal profession and the home base of the Big 4 accounting firms.

The JD/MS in Accounting/MBA degree can be a path to a leadership role in taxation, corporate finance, or mergers and acquisitions. Employers especially value the signature Northeastern emphasis on the role of data and technology in the global marketplace. You’ll graduate with a dual degree designed for a data-driven world, distinguishing you from your peers in the job market and creating opportunities in a wide range of professional fields.

For information on where this program will help you achieve professional licensure, please visit Northeastern’s consumer information website and review Professional Licensure Disclosure.

For questions regarding professional licensure, please contact Angela Mittiga, associate director of graduate advising, by emailing [email protected].

Early Decision

The School of Law offers a binding Early Decision program to students whose first choice is Northeastern. You must sign a form to confirm you intend to apply Early Decision and not Early Action, and, if granted admission, you must immediately withdraw all outstanding applications. When you apply Early Decision, you'll receive a decision by December 31. To be reviewed for Early Decision, your application must be received by December 1. The last LSAT accepted is in November. Once admitted, you'll be required to submit an enrollment deposit by January 15.

Early Action

When you apply for Early Action, you'll receive a decision by February 15. To be reviewed for Early Action, your application must be received by December 1. The last LSAT accepted is in November.

Regular Decision

When you complete your application by the March 1 Regular Decision deadline, you'll receive a decision by April 15. You must take the LSAT no later than February. You're welcome to submit applications after March 1; however, applications received after the March 1 deadline will be reviewed on a space-available basis throughout the spring and summer.

D’Amore-McKim Application Dates

*Final deadline for international applicants needing a new F-1 or J-1 visa

You must apply and gain admission independently to both Northeastern School of Law and the D'Amore-McKim School of Business. You'll enroll first in Northeastern Law before seeking admission to the D'Amore-McKim School of Business.

School of Law Admissions Requirements

Applicants to the School of Law must submit their applications through the Law School Admission Council (LSAC.org).

• Application form

• Personal statement

• Current resumé

• Academic transcripts

• LSAT scores*

• One letter of recommendation (a second letter is optional)

• Optional essay (chosen from one of three provided topics)

• *Applicants to the JD/MSA/MBA dual degree program may submit GRE/GMAT scores in lieu of the LSAT. Contact the Law School Office of Admissions for more information.

D'Amore-McKim Additional Admissions Requirements

To apply, log in—or create an account—on our application portal, choose your program, and answer a few questions. You’ll need to submit:

• Application form

• A personal statement (<=500 words)

• One additional letter of professional recommendation

• Virtual interview (by invitation only)