About the course

In the JD/Master of Public Policy program, you'll learn to design effective solutions in the creation, implementation and enforcement of government policies. As an advocate in a variety of settings (legislative, judicial, or executive), you'll use the tools of law in public service. You will be equipped to work in multiple venues, including the courtroom, legislative offices, and public policy institutes on a wide variety of social and regulatory issues. Graduates will be prepared to work in government agencies, nonprofit organizations, advocacy and lobbying positions, as well as private sector firms. You will achieve all learning outcomes of both the JD and MPP degrees. Your studies in each program will be enhanced by designing a curriculum tailored to your interests and career goals. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Chicago
Fall (August), 2024	Chicago
Fall (August), 2025	Chicago
Fall (August), 2025	Chicago

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Loyola University of Chicago

Application requirements for the Public Policy MPP include:

　　Transcripts

　　3 Letters of Recommendation

　　Statement of Purpose

　　A completed application

　　Official transcripts showing conferral of your undergraduate degree

　　In some cases, reference letters and statements

　　After we have received all required application materials, please allow a minimum of two weeks for an admission decision.

　　Applicants must submit official transcripts for all undergraduate and any graduate work. To be eligible for admission, your transcript must show an earned bachelor's degree or a bachelor's degree in progress. Certified copies of transcripts are acceptable, faxed copies of transcripts are not considered official. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts, we have them on record. Copies of transcripts or transcripts not received in a sealed envelope from the university are considered unofficial. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request transcripts. We strongly encourage electronic submission of documents. Official transcripts should show a GPA of 3.0 or higher. In exceptional cases, applicants whose undergraduate GPA is below 3.0 may be admitted.

　　For the TOEFL, a minimum score of 79 on the iBT

　　For the IELTS, a minimum score of 6.0 is required.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　Practice and prepare

　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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