Curriculum

The JD/MBA is a four-year program that offers the core curricula of the Harvard Business School (HBS) MBA and Harvard Law School (HLS) JD with a wide range of elective options at both schools. In the first two years of the program, students complete the first-year core curricula at HLS and at HBS in the order they choose. In the third and fourth years, students complete elective courses at both schools. All students participate in a year-long Joint Degree Program Seminar taught by HLS and/or HBS faculty in either Year 3 or Year 4.The typical candidate is expected to follow the sample schedule outlined below. Joint degree students must also complete the Professional Responsibility Requirement, the HLS Pro Bono Requirement of 40 hours of public service, and the JD Written Work Requirement.

Year 1

Harvard Law School / Harvard Business School

Fall, Winter (if at HLS), & Spring Semesters

HBS Required Curriculum courses or HLS First Year Curriculum

Year 2

Harvard Law School / Harvard Business School

Fall, Winter (if at HLS), & Spring Semesters

HBS Required Curriculum courses or HLS First Year Curriculum
(opposite of previous year)

Years 3 & 4

Harvard Law School & Harvard Business School

Harvard Business School

MBA Elective Curriculum courses

Harvard Law School

JD Elective Curriculum courses