Law degree in 6 years

You can earn a B.A. + a law degree in 6 years instead of the standard 7 through Northwestern’s 3+3 partnership with Drake University Law School in Des Moines. Here’s how it works:

Law degree in 6 years

You can earn a B.A. + a law degree in 6 years instead of the standard 7 through Northwestern’s 3+3 partnership with Drake University Law School in Des Moines. Here’s how it works:

Law degree in 6 years

You can earn a B.A. + a law degree in 6 years instead of the standard 7 through Northwestern’s 3+3 partnership with Drake University Law School in Des Moines. Here’s how it works:

B.A. degree

B.A. degree

B.A. degree

As a student in the 3+3 program, you can pursue any undergraduate major. Your B.A. degree will include three years of NWCore (general education) courses and courses toward your major. The fourth year of your B.A. will consist of elective courses completed at Drake University. At the end of year four, you’ll have earned your B.A. from Northwestern College.

As a student in the 3+3 program, you can pursue any undergraduate major. Your B.A. degree will include three years of NWCore (general education) courses and courses toward your major. The fourth year of your B.A. will consist of elective courses completed at Drake University. At the end of year four, you’ll have earned your B.A. from Northwestern College.

As a student in the 3+3 program, you can pursue any undergraduate major. Your B.A. degree will include three years of NWCore (general education) courses and courses toward your major. The fourth year of your B.A. will consist of elective courses completed at Drake University. At the end of year four, you’ll have earned your B.A. from Northwestern College.

Law degree (J.D.)

Law degree (J.D.)

Law degree (J.D.)

During your third year at Northwestern, you will apply to Drake University Law School. If you are accepted*, you’ll take courses at Drake in year four. The courses will count as electives toward your Northwestern College B.A. degree and as first-year courses toward your Drake University J.D. degree. After two more successful years at Drake University Law School, you will be awarded your J.D. degree from Drake University.

*Participation in Northwestern’s 3+3 B.A. + law degree program does not guarantee admission to Drake University Law School.

During your third year at Northwestern, you will apply to Drake University Law School. If you are accepted*, you’ll take courses at Drake in year four. The courses will count as electives toward your Northwestern College B.A. degree and as first-year courses toward your Drake University J.D. degree. After two more successful years at Drake University Law School, you will be awarded your J.D. degree from Drake University.

*Participation in Northwestern’s 3+3 B.A. + law degree program does not guarantee admission to Drake University Law School.

During your third year at Northwestern, you will apply to Drake University Law School. If you are accepted*, you’ll take courses at Drake in year four. The courses will count as electives toward your Northwestern College B.A. degree and as first-year courses toward your Drake University J.D. degree. After two more successful years at Drake University Law School, you will be awarded your J.D. degree from Drake University.

*Participation in Northwestern’s 3+3 B.A. + law degree program does not guarantee admission to Drake University Law School.

Scholarships

Scholarships

Scholarships

3+3 program participants who are accepted to Drake University Law School will receive a $5,000 scholarship for each of their three years of law school if appropriate academic requirements are met.

3+3 program participants who are accepted to Drake University Law School will receive a $5,000 scholarship for each of their three years of law school if appropriate academic requirements are met.

3+3 program participants who are accepted to Drake University Law School will receive a $5,000 scholarship for each of their three years of law school if appropriate academic requirements are met.

Questions? Contact our 3+3 program director