Juris Doctor-Master of Science in Finance, J.D./M.S.

Through a concurrent degree program between the LSU Law Center and the LSU E.J. Ourso College of Business, students can earn both a J.D. (Juris Doctor) and an M.S. Degree in Finance (Master of Science Degree in Finance) in less time than would be required to earn the two degrees separately.

Admission to both schools is required and is granted independently of each. The student is required to complete the first year of law school and the first semester in the M.S. program before taking any courses for which concurrent credit is granted. The student can choose which program to begin first, but because the Law Center admits beginning law students only in the fall semester, a student who chooses to begin the concurrent degree program at the Ourso College will likely begin the M.S. program in the spring semester.

The Law Center grants 12 hours of credit toward the J.D. degree for courses completed successfully and granted credit in the M.S. in Finance program, and the Ourso College grants 18 hours of credit toward the M.S. Degree in Finance for courses completed successfully and granted credit in the J.D. program. The recognition of concurrent credit allows a student to complete the requirement for both degrees in four years instead of the five years that otherwise would be required. Each of the two degrees are awarded separately by the two schools upon completion of the requirements for that degree. Tuition and fees will be paid to both the Law Center and LSU according to the number or credit hours for which the student is registered in each program.