3+3 Dual Degree Program in Law - University of M

Tuition Fee

Start Date

Medium of studying

On campus

Duration

6 years

Details

Program Details

Degree

Bachelors

Major

Business Law | Commercial Law | Criminal Justice Studies

Area of study

Law

Education type

On campus

Timing

Full time

Course Language

English

About Program

Program Overview

Overview

The University of Miami offers the Dual Degree Program in Law (3+3), which allows qualified University of Miami undergraduate students with high academic ability to complete their bachelor's and Juris Doctor degrees in six years (3 years of undergraduate and three years of law school). 3+3 students must complete 90 credits earned toward their undergraduate degree, including requirements for their majors and any minors they may be undertaking. The University of Miami requires that the last 45 credits be taken in residence. Students will be conferred their bachelor's degree upon completing 120 credits, including AP/IB credit. Admission to law school is provisional until all requirements are satisfactorily met.

Admission Requirements

Undergraduate students in the College of Arts & Sciences may apply for the Dual Degree Program after they have completed their first year of study. Admission to law school is provisional until all requirements are satisfactorily met. To be considered for admission to the University of Miami School of Law, a student must submit the following by December 1 and meet all standards the law school admissions committee requires.

3+3 approval letter from undergraduate advisor
Overall cumulative grade point average of 3.5 in all college-level courses
Official LSAT score
- In order to be competitive for merit-based scholarships, a strong LSAT is required.
JD flex application, which includes registration for the LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS)
- An application fee waiver is available upon request.

Curriculum Requirements

Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours
---|---|---
BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAM| 90
Refer to the link below for more information on the bachelor's degree requirements for each major|

JD COURSES TAKEN IN FULFILLMENT OF BOTH DEGREES| 32
JD PROGRAM| 56
Refer to the link below for more information on the JD Requirements|

Total Credit Hours| 178

Sample Plan of Study

Plan of Study Grid Freshman Year

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The final answer is: $\boxed{## Overview
The University of Miami offers the **Dual Degree Program in Law (3+3)**, which allows qualified University of Miami undergraduate students with high academic ability to complete their bachelor's and Juris Doctor degrees in six years (3 years of undergraduate and three years of law school).  3+3 students must complete 90 credits earned toward their undergraduate degree, including requirements for their majors and any minors they may be undertaking. The University of Miami requires that the last 45 credits be taken in residence. Students will be conferred their bachelor's degree upon completing 120 credits, including AP/IB credit.  Admission to law school is provisional until all requirements are satisfactorily met.

## Admission Requirements
Undergraduate students in the College of Arts & Sciences may apply for the Dual Degree Program after they have completed their first year of study. Admission to law school is provisional until all requirements are satisfactorily met. To be considered for admission to the University of Miami School of Law, a student must submit the following by December 1 and meet all standards the law school admissions committee requires.

- 3+3 approval letter from undergraduate advisor
- Overall cumulative grade point average of 3.5 in all college-level courses
- Official LSAT score 
  - In order to be competitive for merit-based scholarships, a strong LSAT is required.
- JD flex application, which includes registration for the LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) 
  - An application fee waiver is available upon request.

## Curriculum Requirements
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours  
---|---|---  
BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAM| 90  
Refer to the link below for more information on the bachelor's degree requirements for each major|  
  
JD COURSES TAKEN IN FULFILLMENT OF BOTH DEGREES| 32  
JD PROGRAM| 56  
Refer to the link below for more information on the JD Requirements|  
  
Total Credit Hours| 178  

## Sample Plan of Study
Plan of Study Grid Freshman Year  
---  
Fall| Credit Hours  
Undergraduate Courses | 15  
 | Credit Hours| 15  
Spring  
Undergraduate Courses | 15  
 | Credit Hours| 15  
Sophomore Year  
Fall  
Undergraduate Courses | 15  
 | Credit Hours| 15  
Spring  
Undergraduate Courses | 15  
 | Credit Hours| 15  
Junior Year  
Fall  
Undergraduate Courses | 15  
 | Credit Hours| 15  
Spring  
Undergraduate Courses | 15  
 | Credit Hours| 15  
Year One  
Fall  
LAW 11 | Civil Procedure I | 3  
LAW 12 | Contracts | 4  
LAW 13 | Elements | 3  
LAW 15 | Torts | 4  
LAW 19 | Legal Communication and Research I | 2  
 | Credit Hours| 16  
Spring  
LAW 14 | Property | 4  
LAW 16 | Criminal Procedure | 3  
LAW 17 | U.S. Constitutional Law I | 4  
LAW 29 | Legal Communication and Research II | 2  
Elective | 3  
 | Credit Hours| 16  
Year Two  
Fall  
Upper Level Law Courses | 1-6  
 | Credit Hours| 14  
Spring  
Upper Level Law Courses | 1-6  
 | Credit Hours| 14  
Year Three  
Fall  
Upper Level Law Courses | 1-6  
 | Credit Hours| 14  
Spring  
Upper Level Law Courses | 1-6  
 | Credit Hours| 14  
 | Total Credit Hours| 178}$


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3+3 Dual Degree Program in Law for Undergraduates