The College of Languages, Literature and Social Sciences and the College of Law have partnered to create a program that allows students to earn both a bachelor’s degree and a law degree in just six years instead of the usual seven.
The new three-plus-three program is an innovative collaboration that saves UT students both time and money, according to Dr. Jamie Barlowe, dean of UT College of Languages, Literature and Social Sciences.
“This exciting three-plus-three program not only provides our students with a focused, cost-saving pathway to a rewarding career, but it also acknowledges the importance of a liberal arts background to the study of the law,” she said.
In order to participate in the new program, students in the UT College of Languages, Literature and Social Sciences must fulfill the college’s general education and major requirements by the end of their third year. The student postpones 18 hours of related fields requirement and 12 hours of electives until senior year.
The UT College of Languages, Literature and Social Sciences student applies to the UT College of Law during junior year and begins attending law school during senior year. When the student has completed all of the first year law courses, he or she is awarded a bachelor’s degree from the UT College of Languages, Literature and Social Sciences. The student receives the law degree after completing the entire law program.
“We are very excited to collaborate with the College of Languages, Literature and Social Sciences on the three-plus-three program,” said D. Benjamin Barros, dean of the College of Law. “It gives students an opportunity to get an outstanding undergraduate and legal education quickly and inexpensively.”
A UT College of Languages, Literature and Social Sciences student can decide to pursue the program at any point during undergraduate study, but students are encouraged to discuss their intention as early as possible with an undergraduate adviser to ensure completion of any required courses for the student’s major.
For more information, click here or contact Dr. Barbara Schneider, senior associate dean in the College of Languages, Literature and Social Sciences, at llss@utoledo.edu. Interested students also may contact College of Law admissions staff at law.admissions@utoledo.edu or 419.530.4131.
