The MAAPPS/ J. D. degree program permits students to obtain the degrees of J. D. and M.A. in Asia Pacific Policy Studies (MAAPPS) through enrollment in both the Faculty of Law and 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:
- 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.
- A minimum of 60% must be obtained in ANY course (whether undergraduate or graduate) taken by a student enrolled in the MAAPPS program for the student to be granted pass standing. However, only six credits of pass standing may be counted towards the MAAPPS program. For all other courses, a minimum of 68% must be obtained.
- Law course electives select from: LAW 337; LAW 338; LAW 342; LAW 432; LAW 322 LAW 319; LAW 305; LAW 307 LAW 391. Other Law courses (aside from those listed here) may be taken up as electives for the MAAPPS Program but these are subject to approval by the student’s graduate supervisor.
Model Curriculum Schedule
Normally the curriculum schedule is as follows:
Year One (September - April)
Students complete required first year J. D. curriculum (32 credits).
Year Two (September - April)
Students complete MAAPPS Core Course (IAR 500) (6 credits).
Students complete required second year courses for J. D. (26 credits).
Students begin completion of elective requirements for MAAPPS (6 credits) and JD (up to 8 credits).
Year Two (April - September)
Students complete Thesis or Practicum requirements for MAAPPS (12 credits).
Year Three (September - April)
Students complete remaining elective course requirements for J. D. (28 credits) and MAAPPS (6 credits).
Total Credits: 116 (J. D. 86 // MAAPPS 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. program visit JD Program at UBC.