The University of British Columbia

J.D./M.A. in Asia Pacific Policy Studies

Dual Degree: J.D./M.A. in Asia Pacific Policy Studies

Summary

This degree program permits students to obtain the degrees of J.D. and M.A. in Asia Pacific Policy Studies (MAAPPS) through Dual enrollment in the Faculty of Law and the Institute of Asian Research.

Admission

Students wishing to pursue the Dual J.D./MAAPPS degree program must be admitted separately to the Faculty of Law for the J.D. degree and the Institute of Asian Research for the MAAPPS degree. In their application submissions to the Faculty of Law and the Institute of Asian Research, students must indicate in writing their desire to enroll in the Dual program and the desired area of specialization within the MAAPPS program. Enrollment in the Dual degree program requires the consent of the Dean of the Faculty of Law and the Director of the Institute of Asian Research.

Dual Degree Program Committee

The Dual degree program is administered by a Program Committee comprised of a representative from the Faculty of Law designated by the Dean of Law and a representative from the Institute of Asian Research designated by the Institute Director. The Dual Degree Program Committee is responsible for overseeing admissions, coordinating student supervision, and providing program approval. The Graduate Program Advisor from the Institute of Asian Research serves as Graduate Program Advisor for the Dual degree program.

Requirements

Students are required to complete all course requirements for graduation in each of the J.D. and MAAPPS programs, subject to the following adjustments:

1) Students enrolled in the Dual degree program who complete the MAAPPS Core Course (IAR 500) required for the MAAPPS degree will receive six credits toward completion of their J.D. degree, which will be counted as the maximum 6 credits of non-Law courses permitted under the J.D. course requirements.

2) Students enrolled in the Dual degree program who complete 6 credits of Law Faculty course work acceptable to their respective J.D. and MAAPPS program supervisors will receive credit for these courses toward both the J.D. and MAAPPS degrees.

3) Law course electives select from:
LAW 337; LAW 338; LAW 342; LAW 432; LAW 322 LAW 319; LAW 305; LAW 307 LAW 391

Model Curriculum Schedule

Year 1 (September – April) Students complete required first-year J.D. curriculum [35 credits].

Year 2 (September – April) Students complete M.A.A.P.P.S. core course (IAR 500) [6 credits].  Students complete required upper year courses for J.D. [12-18 credits].  Students begin completion of elective requirements for M.A.A.P.P.S. [6 credits] and J.D. [up to 8 credits].

Year 2 (April – September) Students complete thesis or practicum requirements for M.A.A.P.P.S. [12 credits].

Year 3 (September – April) Students complete remaining elective course requirements for J.D. and M.A.A.P.P.S. [28 (J.D.)/6(M.A.A.P.P.S.)]

Total credits:  A maximum of 119 (J.D. up to 89/M.A.A.P.P.S. 30)

Conferring of Degrees

The MAAPPS and J.D. will be conferred at the completion of the Dual program after all requirements for both degrees have been met. Students who choose to receive either the MAAPPS or the J.D. prior to completion of the Dual program may apply for one of the degrees provided all requirements for that degree have been satisfied. Students selecting this option must simultaneously withdraw from the Dual program.

For more information on J.D./MAAPPS program visit the Institute of Asian Research website.