The Juris Doctor and Master of Divinity (JD/MDiv) is a five-year or 10-semester degree program (instead of the 12 semesters required to attain these degrees separately) offered in conjunction with the Candler School of Theology. This program combines academic and clinical/practical training in law and theology. It is recommended for candidates interested in combining their law degree with preparation for ministry. A candidate must earn 79 hours (five semesters) of academic credit in the School of Law and 70 hours (five semesters) of academic credit in the School of Theology. A candidate must maintain the minimum cumulative grade point average set by each school and fulfill all other curricular requirements for the JD and MDiv respectively.

The Juris Doctor/Master of Theological Studies (JD/MTS) is a four-year or eight-semester degree program (instead of the 10 semesters required to attain these degrees separately) offered in conjunction with the Candler School of Theology. This program is recommended for candidates interested in pursuing a career in law but who have interests in theology, ethics, church life, or various forms of social service or ministry.  It is also recommended for candidates aspiring to academic careers in law or theology, including those contemplating later PhD work. A candidate must earn 79 hours of academic credit (five semesters) in the School of Law and 39 hours of academic credit (three semesters) in the School of Theology. A candidate must maintain the minimum grade point average required for each school and fulfill all other curricular requirements for the JD and the MTS respectively.

The Juris Doctor/Doctor of Philosophy (JD/PhD) is administered by the School of Law and the Graduate Division of Religion, a unit of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. A candidate must complete 79 hours of academic credit (five semesters) in the School of Law. A candidate must also complete 36 hours of academic credit (three semesters) in the Graduate School, followed by two additional semesters for PhD examinations and preparation and defense of the dissertation proposal. Beyond the basic course requirements, each JD/ PhD candidate designs his or her own program of course work and writing which must be approved by the advisor in the Graduate School.