Overview

We offer a Law degree at the University at Buffalo. Private practice, litigation and corporate counsel positions all require knowledge of business and the law, and those with significant leadership skills often rise to executive positions.

Be Career Ready

Gain in-depth exposure to essential knowledge that will allow you solve complex business problems

Develop practical and strategic financial management skills

Employ critical thinking to transform how organizations operate

Tackle societal challenges using applied foundational management skills

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Combine your great legal mind with advanced leadership, teamwork and communication skills to set yourself apart as you launch and expand your career.

Private practice, litigation and corporate counsel positions all require knowledge of business and the law, and those with significant leadership skills often rise to executive positions. The School of Management and the School of Law offer a collaborative four-year program leading to both the Juris Doctor (JD) and MBA degrees.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

129 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Business Law View 38 other PhDs in Business Law in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

You must submit separate applications and be admitted to both the School of Law and the School of Management.

For MBA admissions, you must submit the GMAT or GRE. For law admissions, you must submit the LSAT or the GRE. We recommend you apply for both programs in the same admissions cycle, planning for a full MBA year before your first full law year. For specific program timeline and curriculum, consult with our Graduate Programs Office before applying.

Tuition Fee

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International

41860 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1298 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

41860 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1298 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

35152 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1090 USD per credit during 48 months.

Living costs for Buffalo

920 - 1560 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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