The University of South Dakota

Degrees Offered:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) paired with the following programs for a Joint Degree:
Please Note: Applicants cannot be considered for the Joint Law program until after their first year of law school is complete.

• Administrative Studies (J.D./M.S.)
• Educational Administration (J.D./M.A.)
• English (J.D./M.A.)
• History (J.D./M.A.)
• Psychology (J.D./M.A.)
• Political Science (J.D./M.A.)
• Business Administration (J.D./M.B.A.)
• Professional Accountancy (J.D./M.P.A.)
• Public Administration (J.D./M.P.A.)

Required Test for Admission:

LSAT
GMAT*
GRE*
* Dependent upon degree

Required Supplemental Application Materials:

• Completion of one year of law school
• Required coursework
• Specific Testing

Application Deadline:

Joint Law (Fall): March 1

Priority: March 1

Department Contact Information:

The University of South Dakota
Law School
414 E. Clark Street
Vermillion, SD  57069
Phone: 605-677-5444
Fax: 605-677-5417

E-Mail: law@usd.edu

Program Website

Program Director:

Dr. Tom Sorensen (Tom.Sorensen@usd.edu)