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About Pre-Law at ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´

Earn your bachelor’s degree plus a Juris Doctor (J.D.) with a clear, guaranteed path. At Roger ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´, you can choose the route that fits your timeline and goals: finish both degrees in six years through our 3+3 J.D./Bachelor’s Program or select our Pre-Law 4+3 pathway for a traditional four-year undergraduate experience with guaranteed admission to ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ Law when program requirements are met.

Pre-Law Degree Requirements

Students participating in the Pre-Law 4+3 pathway have the assurance of guaranteed admission to the Roger ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ School of Law as a full-time undergraduate student at ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´. The 4+3 program accepts ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ students across all majors, who meet the eligibility criteria below for law school admission.  

3+3 vs 4+3: Choosing Your Pre-Law Path 

  • Choose 4+3 if you want the full four-year, undergraduate campus experience and a guaranteed, well-paced path to ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ Law.
  • Choose 3+3 if you’re academically accelerated and ready to start law school in your fourth undergraduate year to finish both degrees in six years.

Eligibility Requirements  

3+3 Eligibility Requirements

Students may select and pursue any undergraduate major** and still be eligible for guaranteed admission to our nationally recognized law school. You must meet all of the following criteria for eligibility:

  • Any undergraduate student must have declared into 3+3 by the end of their first year.
  • Any undergraduate student must have a minimum CGPA of 3.0 by the end of their Junior Year with no grades below a C.
  • Any undergraduate student must have received an LSAT score of 150 or higher.
  • Any undergraduate student who has completed 90 credits at Roger ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ (external credits are not applicable) including LS 101 and (LS 209 or LS 215). 
  • Any undergraduate student who has applied to the ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ School of Law by February 1 of their junior year.

**Not all majors are able to be completed in the accelerated 3-year timeline. Please consult with the Advising and Peer Mentorship office advising@rwu.edu to determine if your intended major is able to be taken in the accelerated timeline.

4+3 Eligibility Requirements

Students may select and pursue any undergraduate major. That means that you can major in any discipline at ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ and still be eligible for guaranteed admission to our nationally recognized law school. You must meet one of the following criteria for eligibility:

  • Any currently enrolled, full-time undergraduate student at ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´. Students must have a minimum CGPA of 3.30 and have received an LSAT score of 147 or higher.
  • Any ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ alum (or those with pending graduation status) who have earned a B.A./B.S. within the past two years and have received an LSAT score of 147 or higher.
  • Any student who has completed at least 50 percent of their credits at Roger ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ or has earned an associate degree from an accredited community college.

Individuals interested in the 4+3 must apply to the ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ School of Law by February 1 prior to starting coursework in the fall.

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