3 + 3 B.S./J.D. Law Program

Program Overview

Save a year’s tuition and fast-track to a law degree through JWU’s 3+3 Law Program.

Receive your bachelor’s degree and juris doctorate in just six years, a year ahead of schedule — and start your career sooner.

JWU students are encouraged to complete the 3+3 Law Program Declaration of Intent Form prior to the end of their first year, to ensure adequate advisement in meeting eligibility requirements for accelerated law school admission. JWU Charlotte students would be required to transfer to the Providence Campus to participate. Formal application to law school is made during the junior year.

Roger Williams University

You can apply for Roger Williams University’s Law Juris Doctor (J.D.) program during your third year at JWU if you meet eligibility requirements and are enrolled in one of the following bachelor’s degree programs:

• Criminal Justice
• Liberal Studies
• Political Science

Work with your pre-law and faculty advisors in selecting courses, so you can apply to be a first-year law student at Roger Williams University while fulfilling your last year of JWU bachelor’s degree requirements.

University of Massachusetts School of Law

JWU’s second accelerated 3+3 Law program is open to a wider array of majors, including the College of Business’ B.S.B.A. program. In addition, UMass Law has a mission that is focused on widening access to legal education and legal services — both of which align well with the needs and interests of JWU students.

Participating programs and pathways for this track include:

• Business Administration B.S.B.A. (160K PDF)
• Criminal Justice B.S. (165K PDF)
• Liberal Studies B.S. (160K PDF)
• Political Science B.S. (120K PDF)
• Psychology B.S. (160K PDF)

ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS

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The JWU Advantage

JWU students planning to apply to law school benefit from individualized pre-law advising with faculty who hold a J.D. degree. Advising topics include course selection, career counseling, and preparing for the LSAT test.

Pre-Law Preparation & Skills

There is no single degree that prepares individuals for law school. Many students major in Criminal Justice, Political Science or Sociology. Law schools are not as concerned with a student’s major, but they do want to see a rigorous program and a good GPA in that major.

What skills do you need to successfully pass the LSAT and get into the law school of your choosing?

• Focus on doing well in your major.
• Maintain a solid GPA.
• Take challenging courses.
• Have strong reading and writing skills, as well as a good vocabulary.