MBA or JD for Private Equity Career Track

Hey all, I'm an associate at a LMM shop (Very small with only 3 people on the deal team). I'm in the DC area and plan to either apply for a part-time JD at GW Law (Georgetown is a reach) or a part-time MBA at Darden (I have already been admitted).  Which is a better choice in the long term? I'm hoping to land a job at a MM or UMM shop later. 

My background: I have no IB experience, but luckily got a PE job from a consulting background. I have a master's degree in finance, but I'm also on a work visa. All make me at the bottom of the food chain.

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