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Dual Degree - Law
Degrees for social responsibility and global reality
Being a true citizen of the world takes more than a well-worn passport. It takes global awareness and a commitment to sustainable practices. With a dual-degree from Thunderbird and Vermont Law School (VLS), you'll be equipped with the education and mindset not just to be a citizen of the world...but to lead others in doing the same. Pairing degrees from the world's leader in international business education and the top-ranked school in environmental law, this dual-degree offering allows students to blend global business skills with environmental law to broaden their prospects in the business and legal marketplaces.
Complementary curriculum. Multiple degree combinations.
Uniting global business education with environmental law equips you with the knowledge, skills and aptitude to create sustainable prosperity worldwide. The curricula at Thunderbird and Vermont Law School allow you to fully immerse yourself in these disciplines - setting you on a course to change yourself...and change the world. As part of this innovative academic partnership, students can pair Thunderbird's MBA, MA or MS with Vermont Law School's Juris Doctorate (JD) or Master of Environmental Law & Policy (MELP).
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Admissions Procedures
Both Thunderbird and Vermont Law School maintain high admissions standards and criteria specific to each degree program. To qualify for the dual degrees, candidates must apply separately to and be accepted by each institution based on their respective degree programs' admissions requirements.
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About Vermont Law School
Vermont Law School trains and inspires a new generation of lawyers to work for the public good, as well as to provide strong, professional representation for private clients. Fueled by a distinguished faculty dedicated to working closely with students, unparalleled apprenticeship-based learning opportunities, and a broad array of curricular and dual-degree offerings both domestically and abroad, Vermont Law will empower you with the skills, values and understanding needed to practice in an increasingly diverse and ever-changing legal environment.
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Degree Details
JD: The core JD curriculum at VLS focuses on legal doctrine and analysis, emphasizes the broader social context of the law, and provides education in the skills and values needed for effective law practice.
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MELP: Climate change, wildlife protection, and alternative energy are just a few of the critical issues facing the world today. Not just for lawyers, VLS's MELP program gives students a comprehensive knowledge of the policies and laws shaping the solutions to these problems.
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