The University of Miami offers a Joint Degree Program in Law (3+3), enabling qualified University of Miami undergraduate students with strong academic credentials to earn both their bachelor's and Juris Doctor degrees in six years (three years of undergraduate study followed by three years of law school).
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Program Requirements
Students in the 3+3 program must successfully complete 90 undergraduate credits, including all major and minor requirements. The University of Miami also requires that the last 45 credits be taken in residence. A bachelor’s degree will be conferred upon completion of 120 credits, including AP/IB credit.
To be considered for admission to the University of Miami School of Law, students must submit the materials listed below by December 1. Admission to the School of Law is provisional until all requirements are met.
- 3+3 approval letter from an undergraduate advisor
- Overall cumulative grade point average of 3.5 in all college-level courses
- Official LSAT score - a strong LSAT score is required to be competitive for merit-based scholarships
- JD flex application, including registration with LSAC's Credential Assembly Service (CAS)
Program Advantages
Time and Cost
- Accelerated academic track (earn both a bachelor's degree and law degree in just six years, reducing the overall cost of attendance)
- Miami Law application fee waiver upon request ($60)
- Merit-based scholarship consideration for qualified applicants
Access
- Exclusive events and programs hosted by Miami Law
- Special networking opportunities
- LSAT workshops
- Dedicated advising at the undergraduate and law school level
Community
- Mentorship from current Miami Law students
Application Instructions
3+3 applicants must follow the same application guidelines as traditional JD applicants. Detailed application instructions are available here. To be considered for the 3+3 program, applicants must indicate so under the Joint Degree Program question in their law school application and upload the 3+3 approval letter from the undergraduate advisor.
Join the 3+3 Cohort
If you are interested in the 3+3 program, we encourage you to submit the inquiry form below as early as your freshman year at the University of Miami. Members of the 3+3 cohort receive access to special programming, individualized advising sessions, LSAT workshops, and more.
SUBMIT 3+3 INQUIRY FORM
Contact Information
To learn more about the 3+3 program, please contact the Office of Admissions.
Joseph Matthews
Director of Student Recruitment
School of Law - Suite F203
Phone: 305-284-6746
Email: jmatthews@law.miami.edu
