<p>That’s a bad game plan, IMO. It’s better to do one of the joint programs. She’ll save time and $$$. For example, if she has the grades for Harvard Law, she might want to do the joint program with the Kennedy School of Government. I assume Georgetown has the same deal. </p>
<p>It’s early days and she doesn’t have to decide, but if she’s uncertain, she’s still better off applying to one of the joint programs–which usually requires applying to both schools and being admitted to both. It may end up deciding which LS for her.</p>
<p>Since it sounds like public service is her field of interest, loan forgiveness programs will be important. Played the right way, there’s a chance that the cost of the MPP will also be eligible for forgiveness.</p>