Pre-Law
About Pre-Law at RWU
Earn your bachelor’s degree plus a Juris Doctor (J.D.) with a clear, guaranteed path. At Roger Williams University, you can choose the route that fits your timeline and goals: finish both degrees in six years through our 3+3 J.D./Bachelor’s Program or select our Pre-Law 4+3 pathway for a traditional four-year undergraduate experience with guaranteed admission to RWU Law when program requirements are met.
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Pre-Law Degree Requirements
Students participating in the Pre-Law 4+3 pathway have the assurance of guaranteed admission to the Roger Williams University School of Law as a full-time undergraduate student at RWU. The 4+3 program accepts RWU students across all majors, who meet the eligibility criteria below for law school admission.
3+3 vs 4+3: Choosing Your Pre-Law Path
- Choose 4+3 if you want the full four-year, undergraduate campus experience and a guaranteed, well-paced path to RWU Law.
- Choose 3+3 if you’re academically accelerated and ready to start law school in your fourth undergraduate year to finish both degrees in six years.
Eligibility Requirements
3+3 Eligibility Requirements
Students may select and pursue any undergraduate major** and still be eligible for guaranteed admission to our nationally recognized law school. You must meet all of the following criteria for eligibility:
- Any undergraduate student must have declared into 3+3 by the end of their first year.
- Any undergraduate student must have a minimum CGPA of 3.0 by the end of their Junior Year with no grades below a C.
- Any undergraduate student must have received an LSAT score of 150 or higher.
- Any undergraduate student who has completed 90 credits at Roger Williams University (external credits are not applicable) including LS 101 and (LS 209 or LS 215).
- Any undergraduate student who has applied to the RWU School of Law by February 1 of their junior year.
**Not all majors are able to be completed in the accelerated 3-year timeline. Please consult with the Advising and Peer Mentorship office advising@rwu.edu to determine if your intended major is able to be taken in the accelerated timeline.
4+3 Eligibility Requirements
Students may select and pursue any undergraduate major. That means that you can major in any discipline at RWU and still be eligible for guaranteed admission to our nationally recognized law school. You must meet one of the following criteria for eligibility:
- Any currently enrolled, full-time undergraduate student at RWU. Students must have a minimum CGPA of 3.30 and have received an LSAT score of 147 or higher.
- Any RWU alum (or those with pending graduation status) who have earned a B.A./B.S. within the past two years and have received an LSAT score of 147 or higher.
- Any student who has completed at least 50 percent of their credits at Roger Williams University or has earned an associate degree from an accredited community college.
Individuals interested in the 4+3 must apply to the RWU School of Law by February 1 prior to starting coursework in the fall.