About Pre-Law at ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´
Earn your bachelor’s degree plus a Juris Doctor (J.D.) with a clear, guaranteed path. At 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.
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Pre-Law Degree Requirements
Students participating in the Pre-Law 4+3 pathway have the assurance of guaranteed admission to the 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 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 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.
