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Legal Studies Degree (3+2/3+3, B.A.–J.D.)

Walsh University’s Accelerated Law Degree program partners with top law schools to help you earn both your bachelor’s degree and a juris doctorate (J.D.) faster than ever. Save time, save money, and jumpstart your legal career with this unique opportunity!

Walsh University's Legal Studies Program lets you complete three years of undergraduate coursework in legal studies before transitioning directly into law school. During your first year at law school, you’ll simultaneously earn your bachelor’s degree from Walsh and begin working toward your juris doctorate (J.D.).

Choose from one of our prestigious law school partners:

3+2 Program:

Graduate in just five years with a bachelor’s and J.D. from the University of Dayton School of Law.

3+3 Program:

Complete your bachelor’s and J.D. in just six years at the University of Akron School of Law, the Catholic University of America, or Ave Maria School of Law.


Why Walsh?

Liberal Arts Foundation

Students benefit from a liberal arts core curriculum, interactive learning environment.

Small Class Sizes

Instead of taking courses in large lecture halls with hundreds of others, Walsh students receive substantial student-professor contact.

Emphasis on Service Learning

Students partner with numerous organizations throughout the region where they work side by side with those in needs to help solve problems or tackle important issues affecting our society.

Research Opportunities

Walsh's School of Behavioral and Health Sciences engages faculty and students in research and in efforts to improve the quality of human and community life.


100% of Walsh students complete an internship prior to graduation

Admission Requirements

Any student wishing to apply to the 3+2 or 3+3 Program must satisfy the following:

• Minimum 3.50 cumulative high school GPA performance

• Minimum ACT score of 25 or an SAT score of 1150


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