Students completing the following course of study will be eligible to receive the JD degree from the School of Law and the MPA degree from the Harry S Truman School of Government and Public Affairs. This course of study may be completed in four years. Normally, students require three years to complete the requirements for the JD degree and two years to complete the requirements for the MPA degree.<br><br>Application Procedure<br><br>Applicants to the Dual Degree Program must submit formal applications for admission to the School of Law and to the Harry S Truman School of Government and Public Affairs accompanied by a statement requesting permission to pursue the Dual Degree Program. Students must meet the requirements for admission to both programs. Contact the Truman School and the School of Law for further information on admissions requirements.<br><br>Both applications and the request must normally be submitted before a student has substantially completed the requirements of either program. However, petitions requesting admission to the Dual Degree Program from students at more advanced stages in either program will be considered.