Accelerated 6-Year (3+3) Law Scholars Program
Do you want to go to law school? Get there faster and save tuition.
Detroit Mercy's Accelerated 6-Year (3+3) Law Scholars Program allows students to save time and money by earning their undergraduate degree and a law degree with six years of full-time study instead of the traditional seven. As a broad overview, students spend the first three years at the McNichols Campus fulfilling the requirements of the University Core Curriculum and the major (90 credits). The last three years are at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law completing the Juris Doctor requirements. In the College of Liberal Arts & Education, qualifying majors are Economics, English and Political Science.
Program Benefits
Access to Law-Only Events
Receive exclusive access to "law-only" events, such as the Lunch with a Lawyer series.
A Reserved Space
Third-year Detroit Mercy undergraduate students in this program who meet the admission requirements at Detroit Mercy School of Law will have a space reserved for entry.
Networking
Meet and network with judges and other legal professionals.
Accelerated 6-Year (3+3) Law Scholars Program for College of Liberal Arts & Education Majors
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Economics Major
Students majoring in economics develop their analytical talents in ways that will help them apply careful reasoning skills and gain a unique perspective on human behavior. These skills aid in helping predict the effects of particular rules, explain why certain rules exist and analyze whether they should exist.
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English Major
The study of English allows students to develop the ability to read and analyze texts that are complex and sophisticated, many of which deal with legal topics. Students majoring in English generally score higher on the GRE, LSAT, MCAT exams and earn higher scores on the GMAT exams than undergraduate business majors.
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Philosophy
As a student of Philosophy you'll be mastering new ideas, thinking analytically, communicating persuasively, evaluating evidence and reasoning soundly. All skills needed for the study of Law.
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Political Science Major
Completing undergraduate work in political science provides a foundation for research and analytical skills, and greatly helps students better understand the context of law, the systems that surround it and leadership within public service.
Contact for All CLAE 6-Year (3+3) Law Scholars Programs
Genevieve Meyers
Associate Professor of Political Science
Director of the Pre-Law Program
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Department Chair, Political Science
313-993-1089
meyersge@udmercy.edu
Law 3+3 Undergraduate Program Contacts
Mary-Catherine Harrison
Associate Professor of English
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Department Chair
313-993-1081
mc.harrison@udmercy.edu
Martin Leever
Professor of Philosophy
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Department Chair of Philosophy
313-993-1135
leevermg@udmercy.edu
Yu Peng Lin
Associate Professor of Economics
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Chair, Department of Economics
313-993-1096
linyp1@udmercy.edu
Genevieve Meyers
Associate Professor of Political Science
Director of the Pre-Law Program
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Department Chair, Political Science
313-993-1089
meyersge@udmercy.edu