Students complete both degrees in a total of four years.
Generally, students will complete their first two years of Law School before applying to the joint program and will enter their first year of the MBA program during their third year of study at Notre Dame. Individual schedules may vary, however, as some students choose to complete their MBA coursework in their first two years of study. Waiving a required course does not shorten the length of a student's program but rather allows for a greater number of electives and more flexibility. Students who wish to waive a course must petition the director of student services in writing by July 1 of the enrollment year. This workshop is designed for those students with no prior knowledge of accounting as well as for students who believe their accounting skills require some intensive practice prior to the beginning of classes.