BSc/Juris Doctor in Storrs United States | University of Connecticut

University of Connecticut | Storrs United States
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Qualification
Combined Bachelor's / Doctoral Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 39,000
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months

UConn's Special Program in Law combines undergraduate studies across 115+ majors with the UConn School of Law, enabling students to earn both a BA/BS and a Juris Doctor (JD) degree. During their undergraduate years, participants engage with the law school through tailored seminars and events designed to advance their professional aspirations. This program guarantees admission to UConn School of Law if all requirements are satisfied. Students have the flexibility to either fast-track their undergraduate studies or extend their program by an additional year.

Admission to the Special Program in Law automatically includes enrollment in UConn's Honors Program. Participants must maintain Honors Program enrollment throughout their time at UConn.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

Applicants must be entering as a first-year student and demonstrate exceptional performance in academics, including advanced preparation in political science, English, history, or other related fields. There are no state residency requirements, although Connecticut residents will receive special consideration. UConn is committed to attracting members of underrepresented populations for its programs.

To be considered, an applicant should have:

An overall secondary school grade point average of 3.5 (4.0 scale)
A completed application to the University, which includes all supporting documents, the responses to the program-specific essay questions, and an optional resume. All documents must be received by November 15. A secondary school profile should also be submitted along with the secondary school transcript
Two additional letters of recommendation, received by November 15

The application process for the Special Program in Law follows our test-optional policy. No admission decision shall be impacted, and no student disadvantaged, if a standardized test score is not provided. Should you feel your standardized test score is an accurate reflection of your academic ability, and would like to have it considered as part of the application review, UConn requires official SAT or ACT scores to be sent directly from the appropriate test provider. SAT II subject tests are not considered in the application review.

To matriculate at the UConn School of Law, students must:

Maintain at least a 3.4 GPA as an undergraduate,
Obtain an LSAT score equal to or greater than the School of Law's median score of the prior year,
Perform favorably in interviews during the junior and senior undergraduate years.

The minimum score requirement for the TOEFL is 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based), minimum score requirement for the IELTS exam is 6.5. Test scores must be sent directly to the University of Connecticut from the respective test provider. Meeting the minimum score requirements does not guarantee admission into the University.

Tuition USD 39,000

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