Earn Two Degrees. Expand Your Impact.
Combine your J.D. with a graduate degree in public service, business, healthcare, pharmacy, or social work. Bowen’s concurrent degree programs let you build interdisciplinary expertise while completing both degrees more efficiently than earning them separately.
Students must apply to and be accepted by both Bowen and the partner program. Advising and a signed Declaration of Intent are required. While you do not need to begin a concurrent degree before entering law school, credits earned before starting at Bowen cannot count toward your J.D. Beginning the process early gives you the greatest flexibility to take advantage of shared coursework.
Explore Our Concurrent Degrees
J.D./Master of Public Service
Partner School: UA Clinton School of Public Service
Offered in partnership with the Clinton School of Public Service, this one-of-a-kind concurrent degree prepares students to lead at the intersection of law, policy, and public service. Students gain legal training alongside real-world experience in civic leadership and nonprofit innovation — earning both degrees more efficiently through up to 17 shared credit hours.
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Designed for future public interest lawyers, policy advisors, nonprofit leaders, and social impact professionals.
J.D./Master of Business Administration
Partner School: UA Little Rock School of Business
This concurrent degree equips students with the legal and financial insight to lead in corporate, regulatory, and entrepreneurial environments. With up to 18 shared credit hours, students save time and tuition while gaining a competitive edge in business law, litigation strategy, and firm management.
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Ideal for future corporate attorneys, compliance officers, entrepreneurs, and business-savvy litigators.
J.D./Master of Social Work
Partner School: UA Little Rock School of Social Work
This interdisciplinary program prepares students to advocate for individuals and communities through integrated legal and social services. Students may save up to 24 credit hours through cross-crediting while developing expertise in both legal and social work systems.
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Ideal for future public interest lawyers, nonprofit leaders, child welfare advocates, and professionals working in government or policy.
J.D./Master of Public Administration
Partner School: UA Little Rock School of Public Affairs
This program prepares students for leadership roles in government, nonprofits, and the legal profession. With up to 27 shared credit hours, students gain the skills to shape policy, manage public institutions, and navigate complex legal frameworks with confidence.
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Ideal for future city attorneys, agency directors, public administrators, and professionals working in policy or civic leadership.
J.D./Master of Public Health
Partner School: UAMS Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health
This concurrent degree equips students to address complex legal and public health challenges. With up to 24 shared credit hours, students build expertise in public policy, health law, and systems-level problem-solving for careers that bridge law and health.
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Ideal for future health policy advisors, legal advocates in healthcare, and professionals working in government, think tanks, or advocacy organizations.
J.D./Doctor of Pharmacy
Partner School: UAMS College of Pharmacy
This concurrent degree prepares students for high-impact careers at the intersection of healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and the law. With up to 20 shared credit hours, students gain legal and scientific expertise to navigate regulatory frameworks, patent law, and pharmaceutical litigation.
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Ideal for future pharmaceutical patent attorneys, in-house counsel for healthcare companies, tort litigators, and legal experts in drug safety and regulation.