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Boston College Law School and the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences have announced an accelerated admissions program that will allow students to earn their undergraduate and law degrees in six years, providing a more affordable and seamless option for students who are already a part of the Boston College community.
Under this new initiative, called the 3+3 Program, exceptionally well-qualified students from the Morrissey College will be allowed to enter BC Law after completing their junior year of undergraduate study. Prospective students will apply to the Law School during their third year and, if accepted for admission, will begin law school immediately following completion of their junior year. Students will earn a bachelor’s degree from Boston College after their first year of law school, provided they maintain certain GPA standards. Once they have successfully completed the remaining two years of law school, students will earn their JD.
BC Law Dean Vincent Rougeau said the Law School will carefully evaluate the quality of an applicant’s academic record, faculty recommendations and LSAT score. Admissions interviews, he said, will be required for all applicants. Other qualifications, including extracurricular activities, involvement in cultural or civic affairs, and work experience, will also be considered.
“The 3+3 Program eases the financial burden of law school and brings well-qualified students to BC Law, while accelerating the timetable for them to receive their degree,” said Rougeau. “It is our intention to eventually expand this program to include other undergrad Jesuit institutions, following successful implementation with the Morrissey College.”
Morrissey College Interim Dean Greg Kalscheur, SJ, said the 3+3 Program was created to respond to changing student needs, and to provide a clear path from the liberal arts and sciences to a professional school for BC students who desire a career in law.
“We believe that this program may be attractive to certain students who possess the skills and desire to expedite their legal studies,” said Fr. Kalscheur. “It will be one more valuable option for freshmen in the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences to consider as they enter Boston College.”
Details on the new initiative are available at https://www.bc.edu/schools/cas/academics/law-school-3-3.html.