Public Relations 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 either the Public Relations 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 Public Relations major may apply for inclusion into the 3+3 program at the same time they apply for admission into the Public Relations BA program, or anytime while enrolled as a Public Relations major at the University of Akron.
Career Outcomes
Whether you're representing clients, advising organizations, shaping public policy or managing communications during critical moments, you'll graduate with the ability to think strategically, communicate persuasively and navigate complex legal and public issues with confidence.