Pre-Law Scholars spend only three years as an undergraduate at Marquette. Therefore, the undergraduate financial aid and scholarships received are applicable only to the first three years at Marquette. After completion of the first three years or undergraduate degree, Scholars must apply for financial aid and scholarships as an Independent Graduate/Professional student, via the Law School and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The undergraduate colleges base their calculations for academic honors on all credits earned toward the bachelor’s degree, including all Law School credits completed through the term in which the students satisfy all undergraduate degree requirements.
Admission guarantees the Scholar a place in Marquette Law School, after completion of the third year of undergraduate studies and by completing the Marquette Core Curriculum (MCC) requirements, the respective undergraduate college curriculum and major requirements, such that no greater than 29 total elective credits remain to complete the undergraduate degree.
Students maintain a place in the Law School by fulfilling the following requirements:
A typical bachelor’s degree program at Marquette consists of: the Marquette Core Curriculum (MCC), undergraduate college curricular requirements, major requirements, and electives. In your first three years of the Pre-Law Scholars program, you will complete the Marquette Core Curriculum (MCC), undergraduate college curricular requirements, and your major requirements. You will save the majority of your electives until your fourth year, when you begin your studies in the Law School.
There are always great students that do not receive the direct admit offer, students who discover the 3 + 3 Bachelor's to J.D. Program once they are at Marquette, and students who transfer from another college or university. These students can apply and be admitted to the program as space permits.
Qualifications to become a 3 + 3 Bachelor's to J.D. student:
The Pre-Law Scholars Selection Committee, comprised of members of the undergraduate colleges and the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, give primary consideration to high school students who have followed a rigorous college preparatory curriculum and who have demonstrated a potential for success by fulfilling the criteria below:
High school class rank (if available): upper 10 percent
Test Scores: SAT combined score of 1280 (math and verbal)* or ACT composite score of 27*
The Marquette University Pre-Law Scholars Program (3 + 3 Bachelor's to J.D.) is an accelerated program that provides a select group of students with conditional admission to Marquette University Law School. The program allows students to reduce from seven years to six years the total time needed to complete the bachelor’s and law degrees.
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