Accelerated 6-Year Law Scholars Program (3+3)
Are you ready to accelerate your law career? Detroit Mercy’s innovative Accelerated 6-Year Law Scholars Program enables you to earn both a bachelor's degree and a Juris Doctor degree in only six years rather than the traditional seven.
Program Benefits
- Earn a law degree in less time
- Your space in the School of Law is reserved
- Receive exclusive access to "law only" events such as the Lunch with a Lawyer series
- Meet and network with judges and other legal professionals
You will spend the first three years earning credit toward your bachelor’s degree and the last three completing the Juris Doctor requirements. The credits earned after successfully completing the first-year law school curriculum will transfer back to the undergraduate program for awarding of the bachelor’s degree in the selected major you choose.
Approved Undergraduate Majors to Choose From
Detroit Mercy allows students to pair one of seven diverse undergraduate majors with the J.D. degree:
College of Business Administration
College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences
The only law school in the heart of downtown Detroit
is in the center of the downtown legal district, providing access to law clinics, externships and career opportunities.
How it works
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Freshman Admission Requirements
New students enrolling in the 3 + 3 program must be seniors in high school. Other requirements (such as high school GPA or standardized tests) vary according to which undergraduate major is selected.Phase II
Candidates who meet the initial requirements will be invited to continue to a second phase of the admission process, which will include:
- an admission interview or essay and
- an additional letter of recommendation.