BSc(Philosophy)/Juris Doctor in Boston United States | Suffolk University

Suffolk undergraduate students who want to pursue a legal education have the opportunity to pursue Suffolk's 3 plus 3 Bachelor's/JD Program. This highly selective program has limited capacity and is ideal for highly motivated and academically outstanding undergraduates intent on earning a JD. A select number of outstanding Suffolk undergraduates may gain early admission to Suffolk University Law School at the end of junior year. Such students are able to earn their bachelor's degree and Juris Doctor degree in six years instead of the customary seven.
The pathway for philosophy majors allows students to complete all requirements for the core and the major in years 1-3. Following successful admission, students begin their first year at Suffolk University Law School in year four.
Students in our Philosophy program will:
Learn logical structure and apply it to philosophical and cross-discipline arguments, Cultivate a global perspective on philosophy, Participate in thoughtful class discussions and debates with peers and faculty, Hone your critical thinking skills and use them to assess and construct arguments, Investigate ethical reasoning and the justification of the principles of ethics, Enhance and expand your communication skills, both written and oral, Develop a philosophical position and present it in a public forum.