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 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

129 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Buffalo, United States

Disciplines

Business Law View 37 other PhDs in Business Law in United States

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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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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 Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

25740 USD / year

≈ 25740 USD / year
Out-of-State

25740 USD / year

≈ 25740 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11310 USD / year

≈ 11310 USD / year

Living costs

Buffalo

United States

920 - 1560 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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