3+3 Joint Degree Program in Law for Undergraduates

Overview

The University of Miami offers the Joint 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. 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.

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.

Applicants must have:

• 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

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Sample Plan of Study