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:
- Have completed at least one semester (at least 12 credits) of coursework at Marquette University prior to application to the 3 + 3 Bachelor's to J.D. student.
- Have an overall current cumulative GPA that minimally meets the GPA requirement of their entering cohort (see below for links). This GPA encompasses all college coursework whether taken at Marquette University or another institution. All transfer coursework from other institution(s) whether summer sessions, concurrent coursework, or college credit obtained via a dual enrollment program while in high school is included in this calculation. Specific questions regarding this standard should be directed to the Law School Office of Admissions.
- Be on track to complete undergraduate degree requirements, such that no greater than 29 total elective credits remain to complete the undergraduate degree upon law school entry in the fourth year. Students must complete the Marquette Core Curriculum (MCC), undergraduate college curriculum, and all major requirements prior to matriculation in the Law School. Students must work with their academic and pre-law advisers toward assuring fulfillment of their undergraduate coursework and graduation requirement.
- Meet the Law School’s standards for character and fitness. Behaviors and/ or activities that lead to university discipline or probation may result in removal from the program and impact admission to the Marquette University Law School. Such activities include academic dishonesty or ANY activity deemed inappropriate, unethical, or illegal. This includes activities outside the reach of the university’s Standards of Conduct.
- Apply to the Law School. Prior to enrolling in the Law School, completion of the application for law school admission is required, including meeting appropriate deadlines for application, tuition deposits, etc. This process necessarily includes subscribing to the Law School Admission Council’s Credential Assembly Service. Early entry applicants will be required to submit confirmation of eligibility to apply for early entry to the Law School from their undergraduate college. Further, and as necessary, they may also be asked to provide updated undergraduate transcripts during the application and/or enrollment processes.
Note: Students who are on track to fulfill the MCC, undergraduate curriculum and major requirements, and other criteria as listed above, but do not meet the above academic standards for GPA and/or LSAT may elect to apply to the Law School and be considered for early admission as part of the general applicant pool. In such instances, admission to the Law School is not guaranteed. If such students are not admitted to the Law School, they may complete their senior year to fulfill remaining graduation requirements, and they reapply to the Law School in a subsequent admissions cycle.
Requirements for students who enrolled at Marquette University August 2024 and AFTER
Requirements for students who enrolled at Marquette University BEFORE August 2024