政治科学 and Juris Doctor Degree, 3+3

在更短的时间内获得法律学位, 为了更少的钱, while you develop a broad set of marketable professional skills.

十大菠菜台子’s political science and 法律学位 3+3 program puts you on an accelerated track to a career in law, 公共服务或相关领域. 在这个独特的法律预科课程下, you’ll earn a bachelor’s degree in political science 和一个 法律学位 from one of three partner 法学院s, completing both degrees in six years—one year faster than a traditional path. Oakland’s 政治学专业 offers robust pre-professional training, giving you a competitive edge heading into 法学院. In addition to saving you a year of tuition, the political science and law 3+3 program equips you to make a difference as a lawyer, 政府官员, nonprofit advocate or business leader.

十大菠菜台子’s political science and 法律学位 3+3 program puts you on an accelerated track to a career in law, 公共服务或相关领域. 在这个独特的法律预科课程下, you’ll earn a bachelor’s degree in political science 和一个 法律学位 from one of three partner 法学院s, completing both degrees in six years—one year faster than a traditional path. Oakland’s 政治学专业 offers robust pre-professional training, giving you a competitive edge heading into 法学院. In addition to saving you a year of tuition, the political science and law 3+3 program equips you to make a difference as a lawyer, 政府官员, nonprofit advocate or business leader.

政治科学 and Law Degree 3+3 Program: The 十大菠菜台子 Advantage

Unlike comparable accelerated 法学预科项目s, 十大菠菜台子’s political science and 法律学位 3+3 has cooperative agreements with multiple 法学院s. You can pursue your 法律学位 at Michigan State University, Wayne State University or the University of Detroit Mercy, giving you more options and greater flexibility.

3 + 3 法学预科项目 还提供了:

  • Professional experience and connections. 我们的 政治学专业 benefit from Oakland’s tradition of civic engagement and wide network of community partners. You’ll have extensive opportunities (including potential internships) to interact with legislative bodies, 政府机构, 非营利组织, 政策的商店, lobbying firms and similar organizations. 
  • 强劲的本科生研究. 在赚钱的同时 政治学学位,你就能出类拔萃 法律系的 training as a research assistant or collaborator. Oakland faculty regularly collaborate with undergraduate 政治学专业 on journal submissions and conference presentations, enabling you to build your credentials and cultivate advanced research and writing skills.
  • 特殊的能力. 我们的 政治学专业 is led by internationally recognized experts in subjects such as European politics, 国际关系, U.S. Congress, state and local elections, and the role of information technology in American politics. 你会拿走几乎所有的 政治学课程 directly from senior faculty, getting superior 法律系的 preparation that integrates classroom instruction with professional insights.
  • 充满活力的校园社区. You’ll belong to one of the nation’s most politically active student bodies, with extremely high voting rates and diverse perspectives. Oakland’s successful Model UN team and Center for Civic Engagement are especially popular among 政治学专业
  • 灵活的课程. 我们的 政治学学位 offers a high degree of freedom in course selection, so you can tailor your studies to align with the 法律学位. 许多选项都适合 法学预科项目, covering areas such as civil rights, judicial process, constitutional law, the U.S. Supreme Court, negotiation and international law.

What Can You Do With 政治科学 and Law Degrees?

两个都有 political science bachelor’s degree 和一个 法律学位, you’ll enter the workforce with elite credentials. Upon passing the bar exam you’ll be qualified to practice law in a wide range of specialized areas. Examples include (but are not limited to) litigation, 税, 侵权行为, 公司法, 刑法, 劳动法, 环境法与移民法. 

如果你选择不去追求 法律职业, a 法律学位 can still help you attain leadership roles in many different professions. Combined with a political science background, a 法律学位 provides excellent preparation for careers in fields such as:

  • 公共管理
  • 国际政策
  • 非营利组织的领导
  • 业务
  • 新闻
  • 教育

政治科学 and Law Degree 3+3 Program: What You’ll Learn

You can achieve significant savings on a 法律学位 through Oakland’s 3+3 program, because 30 credits from your first year in 法学院 count toward both the bachelor’s degree and the juris doctor.

To be eligible for accelerated admission to 法学院 under the 3+3 program, you must complete required courses for the 政治学专业 and university general education requirements by the end of your junior year. 30岁的第一年 法律学位 credits will also count as electives toward the bachelor’s degree.

In order to meet academic requirements on time and maximize the benefits of the 3+3 program, it’s recommended that you work carefully with academic advisers beginning in your freshman year.

政治科学 and Law Degree 3+3 项目资源

Programs Related to the 政治科学 and Law Degree 3+3 Program

不确定是否 political science and 法律学位 3+3 program 是适合你的? Check out these other undergraduate degree programs at Oakland, and contact our admissions team to discuss your options.

  • Bachelor of Arts in 政治科学
  • Bachelor of Arts in 政治科学, Specialization in Courts, Justice and Politics 
  • Bachelor of Science in Public Administration and Public Policy
  • Bachelor of Arts in International Relations