English BA - Juris Doctorate JD 3+3
Program Details
- Location
- Akron Campus
- Level
- undergraduate
- Degree/Program Type
- Bachelor of Arts / joint
- Format
- In-person
- Course Info
- Curriculum Guide
- College
- Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences (BCAS)
- School/Department
- Department of English
Program Contact
- Lisa Rhoades
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Assistant Chair, Undergraduate Advisor, Professor of Instruction
330-972-8556
Overview
The English major provides students with an excellent pathway to law school. With an emphasis on critical reading skills, logical reasoning, and analytical writing, the English degree prepares students for the rigorous demands of law school and sets them up for success on the LSAT. Working with controlled class sizes and personal attention, the English faculty sharpen students’ intellectual skills, making this the ideal undergraduate degree for future lawyers.
Admissions Requirements
Admission to the program as a freshman requires an ACT of 25 (SAT of 980) and a high school GPA of 3.4; admission of transfer and ICT students requires a GPA of 3.4, thus seeking to attract higher performing students. Any University of Akron English majors may apply for inclusion into the 3+3 program at the same time they apply for admission to the English BA program, or anytime while enrolled as an English major at the University of Akron. Admission to the BA/JD accelerated program does not constitute admission to the Law School, which requires a separate application during the third year of the undergraduate degree.
Career Outcomes
Graduates may pursue careers such as:
Attorney
Corporate Counsel
Prosecutor
Public Defender
Judge or Magistrate
Legislative Aide
Policy Analyst
Compliance Officer
Contract Manager
Legal Researcher
Government Affairs Specialist
Nonprofit Advocate
Human Resources Director
Public Relations Executive
Law School Professor
Earn your bachelor’s and law degrees faster!
Reduced Time
The BA/JD degree is an accelerated program which allows highly qualified and disciplined students to earn a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Juris Doctor degree in six years (180 credits) instead of the usual seven by completing 29 credits from the first year of law school toward the bachelor’s degree.
Be Prepared
Those pursuing English degrees score a mean of 157.30 on the LSAT according to McMillan Education. Students who are trained in reading, writing, critical thinking and analysis "arrive with a foundation already developed" and is a great skill set for a future career in the legal field.
Read More Here from McMillan Education
Set Up for Success
Imagine graduating with two powerful tools: the ability to understand complex ideas and the ability to advocate for them. This accelerated pathway helps you get there sooner.