Oakland University’s political science and law degree 3+3 program puts you on an accelerated track to a career in law, public service or a related field. Under this unique pre-law program, you’ll earn a bachelor’s degree in political science and a law degree from one of three partner law schools, completing both degrees in six years—one year faster than a traditional path. Oakland’s political science major offers robust pre-professional training, giving you a competitive edge heading into law school. 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, government official, nonprofit advocate or business leader.
Oakland University’s political science and law degree 3+3 program puts you on an accelerated track to a career in law, public service or a related field. Under this unique pre-law program, you’ll earn a bachelor’s degree in political science and a law degree from one of three partner law schools, completing both degrees in six years—one year faster than a traditional path. Oakland’s political science major offers robust pre-professional training, giving you a competitive edge heading into law school. 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, government official, nonprofit advocate or business leader.
Unlike comparable accelerated pre-law programs, Oakland University’s political science and law degree 3+3 has cooperative agreements with multiple law schools. You can pursue your law degree at Michigan State University, Wayne State University or the University of Detroit Mercy, giving you more options and greater flexibility.
With both a political science bachelor’s degree and a law degree, 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, taxes, torts, corporate law, criminal law, labor law, environmental law and immigration.
If you choose not to pursue a law career, a law degree can still help you attain leadership roles in many different professions. Combined with a political science background, a law degree provides excellent preparation for careers in fields such as:
You can achieve significant savings on a law degree through Oakland’s 3+3 program, because 30 credits from your first year in law school count toward both the bachelor’s degree and the juris doctor.
To be eligible for accelerated admission to law school under the 3+3 program, you must complete required courses for the political science major and university general education requirements by the end of your junior year. The 30 first-year law degree 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.
Not sure if the political science and law degree 3+3 program is right for you? Check out these other undergraduate degree programs at Oakland, and contact our admissions team to discuss your options.