Earn your bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor (J.D.) on an accelerated track at The University of Tulsa.
Through UTulsa’s Accelerated Law Program, students in the Kendall College of Arts & Sciences and the Collins College of Business, in collaboration with the College of Law, can complete both their undergraduate degree and their juris doctor degree in just six years.
Students become eligible to apply to the College of Law during the fall semester of their junior year. If accepted, they begin law school the following fall and receive their bachelor’s degree after completing their first year of law school.
Why Choose the Accelerated Law Program?
- Save time: Complete your undergraduate and law degrees in six years instead of seven.
- Gain a competitive edge: Build a strong academic foundation with rigorous coursework that prepares you for the challenges of law school.
What You Need to Know
- Eligibility:
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher.
- Achieve an LSAT score at or above the College of Law’s 25th percentile.
- Demonstrated ability to succeed in a rigorous curriculum.
- Application Process:
- Meet with a student success coach and schedule an appointment with College of Law’s Office of Admissions within the first two years.
- Take the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) by October of last fall semester before starting law school or sooner. To register for the LSAT, go to LSAC.org.
- Apply to the College of Law during the fall semester of your junior year (or sophomore year if eligible with AP, IB, or transfer credits).
- Submit all required application forms and supporting documentation. For more information and requirements, view the following documents for business or arts and sciences.
Ready to get started? Reach out today to discuss your goals and start your journey toward earning both a bachelor’s degree and J.D.
Contact
- UTulsa College of Law: Megan Henson, megan-henson@utulsa.edu
- Henry Kendall College of Arts and Sciences: Lara Foley, lara-foley@utulsa.edu
- Collins College of Business: Patty Kitchen, patty-kitchen@utulsa.edu
