# 2026-2027 Course Catalog

**Source**: https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/law_ler/joint-degree/human-resources-industrial-relations-mhrir-law-jd/
**Parent**: https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/joint-degree-programs/

*for the degrees of Master of Human Resources & Industrial Relations in Human Resources & Industrial Relations and Juris Doctor in Law*

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This joint degree program with the College of Law is usually completed in three-and-one-half years. Students must apply to both the College of Law and the School of Labor and Employment Relations, and must be accepted by both units. The degrees are awarded simultaneously upon successful completion of all joint degree requirements.  Students must spend five semesters in law and two semesters in LER.

*for the degrees of Master of Human Resources & Industrial Relations in Human Resources & Industrial Relations and Juris Doctor in Law*

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For additional details and requirements refer to the [Graduate College Handbook](https://grad.illinois.edu/handbooks-policies).

### Thesis Option

Course List

     | Code | Title | Hours |
| --- | --- | --- |
| At least one course in each of four subject areas | | 16 |
| [LER 591](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=LER%20591 "LER 591") | Employment Relations Systems | 4 |
| [LER 593](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=LER%20593 "LER 593") | Quantitative Methods in LER | 4 |
| Labor and Employment Law is required but can be taken in Law or LER | |  |
| Electives | | 4 |
| [LER 599](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=LER%20599 "LER 599") | Thesis Seminar (min/max applied toward degree) | 8 |
| Hours in Law | | 74 |
| Hours in LER | | 36 |

#### Other Requirements

Grad Other Degree Requirements

 | Requirement | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Other requirements may overlap |  |
| Minimum 500-level Hours Required Overall: | 12 |
| Minimum GPA: | 3.0 |

### Non-Thesis Option

Course List

     | Code | Title | Hours |
| --- | --- | --- |
| At least one course in each of four subject areas | | 16 |
| [LER 591](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=LER%20591 "LER 591") | Employment Relations Systems | 4 |
| [LER 593](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=LER%20593 "LER 593") | Quantitative Methods in LER | 4 |
| Labor and Employment Law is required but can be taken in Law or LER | |  |
| Electives | | 12 |
| Hours in Law | | 74 |
| Hours in LER | | 36 |

#### Other Requirements

Grad Other Degree Requirements

 | Requirement | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Other requirements may overlap |  |
| Minimum 500-level Hours Required Overall: | 12 |
| Minimum GPA: | 3.0 |

*for the degrees of Master of Human Resources & Industrial Relations in Human Resources & Industrial Relations and Juris Doctor in Law*

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## **School of Labor and Employment Relations**

Dean: [Simon Restubog](mailto:simonldr@illinois.edu)\
Director of Graduate Studies: [Amit Kramer](mailto:kram@illinois.edu)\
On-campus Programs Contact: [Becky Barker](mailto:ebarker@illinois.edu)\
Online Programs Contact: [Eden Haycraft](mailto:ehaycra@illinois.edu)\
[Labor & Employment Relations](https://catalog.illinois.edu/ler/) website\
[Labor & Employment Relations Faculty](https://ler.illinois.edu/about/faculty-staff/)\
504 East Armory Avenue, Champaign, IL 61820\
(217) 333-2381\
Labor & Employment Relations email: [ler-admissions@mx.uillinois.edu](mailto:ler-admissions@mx.uillinois.edu)

## **Admissions**

[Graduate College Admissions & Requirements](https://grad.illinois.edu/admissions/apply)

## **College of Law**

[College of Law website](https://law.illinois.edu/)\
504 East Pennsylvania Avenue, Champaign, IL 61820\
(217) 333-0931\