The Louis D. Brandeis School of Law and the Division of Humanities of the College of Arts and Sciences and Graduate School have developed a framework for interdisciplinary studies that will result in dual degrees in Law and Humanities. It recognizes the value of pursuing interdisciplinary study, of exploring the interrelationship of the study of law and the study of arts and humanities, and the application of this knowledge to civic leadership. Students who have an interest in both law and humanities are encouraged to pursue these two degrees simultaneously.

Admission Requirements

The JD/MAH program is open to all students who have successfully completed a baccalaureate degree at an accredited college or university. To be admitted into the program, the student must 1) apply to, 2) meet the admission requirements of, and 3) be accepted by both the Graduate School and the School of Law. Humanities students planning to pursue the dual degree must apply to and be accepted to law school prior to the completion of 18 credit hours in the graduate program. Students currently enrolled only in the School of Law must apply to the graduate program prior to completing the first semester of the second year of law school.

Upon admission to both schools, students should contact the law school and the graduate school to develop a proposed course of study. It is the student's responsibility to monitor their progress in the program and to update the course of study as needed.

Curriculum Requirements

Curriculum Requirements Candidates in the JD/MAH program must complete 21 hours in the MAH curriculum (instead of the normal 30 hours) and 81 hours in the JD curriculum (instead of the normal 90 hours). Nine hours from each program can be counted as electives in the other program to give the student the required hours for both the JD and MAH degrees. Only MAH courses approved by the Law Dean's Office may be applied to the JD degree. Likewise, only JD courses approved by the Director of Graduate Studies in Humanities will be applied to the MAH degree. Students must complete the requirements for both degrees before either degree is awarded.

Law School Requirements (as of fall 2001)

First Year Requirements
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
Basic Legal Skills*	0	Basic Legal Skills*	3
Civil Procedure I	3	Civil Procedure II	3
Contracts I	3	Contracts II	3
Legal Research	1	Criminal Law	3
Property I	3	Property II	3
Torts I	3	Torts II	3
*Basic Legal Skills credit hours are awarded upon completion of the fall and spring term.
WestLaw/Lexis training must be completed in the first-year of law school.

Second and Third Year Requirements Constitutional Law I 3 Domestic Relations 3 Constitutional Law II 3 Estate and Gift Taxation 2 Professional Responsibility 3 Evidence 4 Completion of seminar course or journal note that satisfies the writing requirement 2/3 Negotiable Instruments 3 Completion of course that satisfies the perspective requirement (Jurisprudence, Legal History, Comparative Law, English Legal System, European Union law, International Law, Law and Economic Analysis, Law and Literature and Law and the Oppressed) 2/3 Secured Transactions 3 Public Service Requirement (30 work hours) The thirty public service hours are in addition to the ninety credit hours required for graduation. Nine (9) credit hours of humanities courses. The following courses have been designated: Twenty-four (24) credit hours of core courses. The following courses have been designated: Interdisciplinary Theory 3 Administrative Law 3 Internship in Humanities/Civic Leadership 3/6 Basic Income Taxation 4 Directed Study Project 3 Business Organizations 4 Seminar in Humanities/Civic Leadership 3 Conflict of Laws 3 Criminal Procedure I 3 Criminal Procedure II 3 Decedents' Estates and Trusts 4 Full-time JD/MAH students must be enrolled in the Brandeis School of Law for a minimum of six semesters; and must enroll in a minimum of 10 hours each semester. Part-time JD/MAH students must be enrolled in a total of eight credit hours each term for a minimum of eight semesters. The Brandeis School of Law does not have sequenced pairs of courses after the first year. It should be noted, however, that many upper division elective courses have prerequisites. For example, the course in Evidence is a prerequisite to Trial Practice and several externships. In all cases, students should plan their schedules carefully and consult with advisors in both programs. Humanities Requirements (as of fall 2001) Participating students must complete the standard first-year law curriculum in the traditional manner. Students may pursue humanities courses prior to beginning the first-year law curriculum and may combine law and humanities courses in subsequent years of the program. Twenty-one (21) credit hours of coursework must be completed in the concentration in Humanities and Civic Leadership: Nine (9) credit hours of law courses. The following courses have been designated: One discipline/area of emphasis 12 Dispute Resolution 2/3 Methods (600 Level) 3 Law and Education 2 Internship (600 Level) 3/6 Legal History 2/3 Interdisciplinary Seminar in Humanities and Civic Leadership (600 Level) 3 Jurisprudence 3 Law and Literature 2/3 Clinical Externship (requires approval by Humanities advisor) 2/4 For More Information Contact: Office of Admissions Louis D. Brandeis School of Law University of Louisville Louisville, KY 40292 (502) 852-6364/6365 www.louisville.edu/brandeislaw Director of Admissions Graduate School University of Louisville Louisville, KY 40292 (502) 852-6495 www.graduate.louisville.edu Faculty Advisor Dr. Elaine Wise English Department University of Louisville (502) 852-7149 eowise01@gwise.louisville.edu