Accelerated & Assured Admission Law Programs with Drexel University Law School

Six-Year Accelerated B.A./J.D. Option (3+3)

Students completing the accelerated BA/JD option will complete all degree requirements in six years. In years one to three, students complete all Undergraduate Curriculum requirements and major requirements, including senior thesis/capstone project. In year four, students begin the Drexel University School of Law coursework. After successful completion of year four, students will receive their bachelor’s degree from Arcadia University. In years five and six, students complete their remaining law coursework as required by Drexel University School of Law.

Students completing the accelerated BA/JD program also have the option to complete all Arcadia degree requirements (128 credits minimum) within three years at Arcadia University. This accelerated bachelor’s degree allows the student assured admission to the Drexel University School of Law, but also allows students to apply to other law schools if the student chooses. In years four, five, and six, students complete the necessary juris doctorate degree requirements.

Seven-Year Assured Admission B.A./J.D. Option (4+3)

Students completing the 4+3 assured admission BA/JD option will complete all degree requirements in seven years. In years one to four, students complete all Undergraduate Curriculum requirements and major requirements, including senior thesis/capstone project. In year four, students will be granted assured admission to Drexel University School of Law provided the student satisfies the assured admission criteria specified above. Students may also apply to other law schools if the student chooses. In years five to seven, students complete the necessary juris doctorate degree requirements.

Accelerated Law Program Admission & Requirements

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Study Abroad Opportunities

Students in the accelerated B.A./J.D. are encouraged to study abroad while completing their degree requirements at Arcadia University. Students should work with their academic advisers to ensure they will meet all the requirements for the accelerated program.