UT College of Law and LLSS team up to offer 6-year BA and JD program

December 11, 2015

The College of Languages, Literature and Social Sciences (UT LLSS) and the College of Law have partnered to create a program that allows LLSS students to earn both a bachelor’s degree and a law degree in just six years instead of the usual seven.

The new 3+3 Program is an innovative collaboration that saves UT students both time and money.

“This exciting 3+3 program not only provides our students with a focused, cost-saving pathway to a rewarding career, but it also acknowledges the importance of a liberal arts background to the study of the law,” said Jamie Barlowe, dean of UT LLSS.

In order to participate in the new 3+3 Program, UT LLSS students must fulfill the UT LLSS general education and major requirements by the end of the student’s third year. The student postpones 18 hours of related fields requirement and 12 hours of electives until senior year.

The UT LLSS student applies to Toledo Law during junior year and begins attending law school during senior year. When the student has completed all of the first year law courses, he is awarded a bachelor’s degree from UT LLSS. The student receives the law degree after completing the entire law program.

"We are very excited to collaborate with LLSS on the 3+3 program,” said D. Benjamin Barros, dean of the College of Law. “It gives students an opportunity to get an outstanding undergraduate and legal education quickly and inexpensively."

A UT LLSS student can decide to pursue the 3+3 program at any point during the student’s undergraduate study, but students are encouraged to discuss their intention as early as possible with an undergraduate adviser to ensure completion of any required courses for the student’s major.

For more information, visit the UT LLSS website or contact Dr. Barbara Schneider, senior associate dean in the College of Languages, Literature and Social Sciences at llss@utoledo.edu. Interested students may also contact Law Admissions staff at Law.Admissions@utoledo.edu or 419.530.4131.