The three-and-one-half year program leads to a dual master of public affairs and politics/juris doctor (M.P.A.P./J.D.) degree. This program includes two and one-half years in Camden or Newark studying law and one year at the Bloustein School at Rutgers University-New Brunswick studying politics and public policy. For full-time students, the dual-degree reduces the time to completion of both degrees by one semester.

Students usually begin the program with the law school curriculum, completing one or two years of law school and one year in public policy before returning to one-half year in law school. Courses required during the year at the Bloustein School include public policy formation, methods, and economics. The law school will count 12 credits (4 required courses) in the public policy program towards the J.D. degree.

Students are eligible for financial aid for the year they are in residence at the Bloustein School. Awarded on a competitive basis and according to a student's needs, financial aid can include tuition, tuition and stipends, or just a stipend.

To be considered for the dual-degree program, students must apply to the Bloustein School's program in public policy in New Brunswick and be accepted to Rutgers Law School. Students should submit their full applications by January 15 (for financial support consideration).

The most current program information can be found at the Bloustein School website.