History 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
- History, BA/JD Combined
- College
- Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences (BCAS)
- School/Department
- Department of History
Program Contact
- Dr. Michael Levin
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Professor
330-972-7515
Overview
Attorneys are historians. They gather evidence, analyze testimony, and use past precedents to build persuasive arguments. In the History BA/JD 3+3 Program, you’ll learn the skills of a historian—critical reading, research, analysis, and persuasive writing—while preparing for success in law school.
This accelerated pathway allows you to earn both a Bachelor of Arts in History and a Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of Akron School of Law in just six years instead of seven. By combining historical training with legal education, you’ll save time, reduce costs, and enter the legal profession with the tools to excel.
Admissions Requirements
Freshman admission: ACT 25 (SAT 980) and high school GPA of 3.4
Transfer/ICT admission: GPA of 3.4
Students may apply to the 3+3 program when admitted as History majors or anytime during enrollment.
During the third undergraduate year, students apply separately to the UA School of Law.
Automatic Admission to the School of Law requires:
Good academic, financial, and disciplinary standing
LSAT at or above the 25th percentile of the prior year’s entering class (minimum 151) or GRE equivalent
Undergraduate GPA at or above the median of the prior year’s entering class
Students who do not meet automatic admission criteria will still be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis.
Degree Requirements
178 total credits completed in 6 years (instead of the usual 208 over 7 years)
First-year law school credits count toward completion of the BA in History
Must complete all History BA requirements before entering law school
Career Outcomes
Graduates of the BA/JD program are prepared for a wide variety of legal careers, including litigation, business law, government, and advocacy. The program also builds valuable skills for leadership roles beyond the courtroom, from public service to nonprofit work. Combining the historian’s ability to analyze evidence with the lawyer’s ability to argue persuasively makes you uniquely prepared to make an impact in law and society.