Dollinger Master of Real Estate Development / Juris Doctor

The USC Dollinger Master of Real Estate Development/Juris Doctor (MRED/JD) dual degree program is designed for in-depth study of legal issues with a specialized focus on real estate.

The complex regulatory environment developers work within demands that professionals in the industry can effectively negotiate the many systems and institutions involved in a project. Lawyers who plan to specialize in real state law will benefit from knowledge of the issues such as finance, site planning, marketing, and design.

Candidates must apply and be accepted to both the Gould School of Law and the Price School of Public Policy. This program normally requires three years (including one summer) of full-time study in residence to complete.

Requirements

Students must complete 110 units, including 76 units in law and 34 units in real estate development. To earn the JD, all students (including dual degree students) must complete 35 numerically graded law units at USC after the first year.

Curriculum

Students will take courses in both the Gould School of Law and the Price School of Public Policy.

Comprehensive Examination

Students are required to complete a comprehensive examination administered by faculty members from both the Gould School of Law and the Price School of Public Policy.