Communication Studies 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
- School of Communication
Program Contact
- McKenna Vietmeier, M.A.
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Assistant Director & Professor of Instruction
330.972.5657
Overview
Communication is an essential skill for law school and a key component of the law profession. Students can pursue the Communication Studies major and add on a law degree with completion in just six years!
Our faculty work closely with students to help sharpen the skills of message creation, audience-centered speaking, and relationship building. With an emphasis on public speaking, effective writing, and critical thinking, a degree in communication prepares students for the rigorous demands of law school and sets them up for success on the LSAT.
Admissions Requirements
Admission to the 3+3 program as a first-year student requires an ACT of 25 (SAT of 980) and a minimum high school GPA of 3.4; admission of transfer and ICT students requires a GPA of 3.4.
Any University of Akron Communication Studies major may apply for inclusion into the 3+3 program at the same time they apply for admission into the Communication Studies BA program, or anytime while enrolled as a Communication Studies major at the University of Akron.
Career Outcomes
Say yes to a career built on communication, advocacy and leadership.
The Communication Studies/J.D. pathway prepares graduates for careers that require persuasive communication, strategic thinking and legal expertise. Whether you want to represent clients, influence public policy or lead organizations, you'll graduate with the skills to communicate effectively, solve problems and advocate for others.