Jump to content

Recommended Posts

Posted

I'm a 2017 JD grad, but I have not sat for the bar exam yet. During law school, all of my internships were with PDs offices and legal aid (veterans, immigration, family, public benefits, housing, etc.) and I'm solidly focused on public service, whether it's in gov't or nonprofit. I'll be clerking for a judge until August 2019. For afterward, I'm strongly considering going for an MSW. I attended Columbia's MSW open house a few weeks ago, and their online program piqued my interest, as I'd save considerable money by avoiding the disruption and expense of moving to and living in NYC-if accepted I'd live with family and do the fieldwork component locally. I'm interested in their Disability and Mental Health concentration. I hope to submit my application next week and have secured recommenders.

For those with both degrees: Does having a JD/MSW open doors? Did the MSW enhance your work in the law? Or did the JD enhance your performance in social work? Did legal employers view the MSW as a favorable credential? On the flip side, did social work employers view the JD as a useful asset?

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use