Master in Regional Planning / Juris Doctor in Law

Program Overview

The Master in Regional Planning / Juris Doctor in Law is a combined four-year program providing students with professional education in both law and regional planning. It equips graduates with dual degrees, specialized practice areas, and qualifications for careers at the intersection of law and planning, such as municipal attorneys, planning directors, and economic development administrators.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master in Regional Planning / Juris Doctor in Law is a four-year combined degree program offered in conjunction with the School of Law at Western New England University. This program provides a comprehensive professional education in both law and regional planning, encompassing physical, environmental, social, cultural, economic, legal, and political aspects.

Objectives:

The program aims to equip students with:

• Two degrees in four years, instead of the five years required to earn them independently.
• Professional status in both law and regional planning.
• A specialized practice area.
• A network of contacts in both law and planning.
• Qualifications for employment in a wide range of public and private sector occupations.

Careers:

Upon completion of the program, graduates are qualified for professional roles at the intersection of law and planning, including:

• Municipal attorneys
• Staff personnel on legislative committees
• Economic development administrators
• Planning directors
• Consultant planners
• Advisors to private clients on land-use matters

Other:

The program is offered in conjunction with the School of Law at Western New England University.