Accelerated 6-Year Bachelor of Science (Mathematics) to Juris Doctor Program

Description

Detroit Mercy offers an accelerated 3+3 Pre-Law Scholars Program which enables highly-qualified students to earn a baccalaureate degree and a Juris Doctor in only six years, rather than in the traditional seven years. 

Students spend the first three years at the McNichols Campus earning credit toward their bachelor of arts or sciences degree. Students must meet all of the requirements of their major (excluding electives) and the University Core Curriculum. The last three years are at the School of Law completing the Juris Doctor requirements. Upon successful completion of the first-year law school curriculum, those credits transfer back to the undergraduate major for the undergraduate degree to be awarded.

Pre-Law Scholars are invited to participate in special events at the law school. Examples include lecture series like the Dewitt C. Holbrook Lecture on Social Justice and the McElroy Lecture on Law and Religion; receptions like Meet the Judges and Erin Go Law; and the Lunch with a Lawyer series.

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    Program Learning Outcomes

    Please review the catalog page for the Program Learning Outcomes for BS Mathematics and the Institutional Learning Outcomes for the Juris Doctor.
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    Admission Into the Program

    New students enrolling in this program must meet the following admission requirements:

    • Seniors in high school
    • 3.5 GPA
    • 1280 SAT or 27 ACT
    Candidates who meet the above requirements will be invited to continue to phase II of the admission process. This second phase of the admission process will include completing an admission interview or essay and submitting an additional letter of recommendation.
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    Undergraduate Student Information

    Students who have enrolled in the 6-Year Law Scholars Program must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate at Detroit Mercy each fall and winter term.

    All necessary undergraduate course work must be completed at the McNichols Campus within the three calendar years immediately prior to beginning the law school phase of the program at Detroit Mercy Law. Students must fulfill the requirements of the University Core Curriculum, as well as the required courses in their chosen major.

    Apply to the Law School during your junior year
    Students will be eligible to apply for the law school phase of the program in their third year of undergraduate studies. The following requirements must be met:

    • The undergraduate school/college must certify that the student has or will have completed and passed all of the University and major requirements necessary for the conferral of their undergraduate degree (other than elective credits) by the end of the junior year.
    • Overall undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.5 at the end of the junior year.
    • Take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) no later than December of the junior year and obtain a score of at least 154.
    • Complete the Detroit Mercy Law admission application with all required components by February 1 of the junior year.
    • Meet the character and fitness requirements for admission to Detroit Mercy Law.
    • Interview with the Detroit Mercy Law Admission Committee.
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    Law School Admission Requirements

    Third-year Detroit Mercy undergraduate students in one of the approved majors will be eligible for admission into Detroit Mercy Law by meeting the following criteria which include having:

    • Completed at least three years of appropriate coursework at University of Detroit Mercy;
    • Completed the undergraduate major and core curriculum requirements with at least 90 credits;
    • Earned a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 by the end of their junior year;
    • Scored at least a 154 on the Law School Admission Test (LSAT);
    • Remained in good academic and disciplinary standing;
    • Completed the application process for Detroit Mercy Law; and
    • Met all of the fitness, character and other criteria for admission required by Detroit Mercy Law.

    Participating in the 6-Year Law Scholars Program does not guarantee entrance to law school. If Detroit Mercy Law does not grant admission, then a student remains in the undergraduate program to complete the bachelor’s degree. The student may then apply to law school through the regular law school admission process. The student will need to consult with his/her academic advisor for the best course of action.

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    Bachelor Program Requirements - Bachelor of Science with a Major in Mathematics (120 credits)

    Mathematics Major - Bachelor of Science

    This program gives students a scientifically-oriented education in mathematics. In addition to the standard topics in mathematics and statistics, students select courses in advanced mathematics, computer science and/or other areas related to the department. Students must earn at least a “C” grade in each MTH course counted towards the major and a C average for the 59 credit hours required for the major. The cooperative education program is highly recommended.

    • MTH 1410 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (4 credits)
    • MTH 1420 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (4 credits)
    • MTH 1834 Mathematical Excursion (1 credit)
    • MTH 2410 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III* (4 credits)
    • MTH 2760 Discrete Structures (3 credits)
    • MTH 3020 Linear Algebra with Applications (3 credits)
    • MTH 4050 Abstract Algebra I (3 credits)
    • MTH 4270 Applied Probability and Statistics (3 credits)
    • MTH 4350 Real Analysis I (3 credits)
    • CSSE 1710 Introduction to Programming I (3 credits)
    • CSSE 1711 Introduction to Programming Lab I (1 credits)
    • ENL 3030 Technical Writing (3 credits)

    Total: 35 credits, plus nine credits of electives described below, and 15 credits of the law cognate.

    *MTH 2411 and MTH 2412 may be taken instead of MTH 2410

    Electives - flexibility and focus

    To allow maximum flexibility to address personal interests and to focus on career-oriented objectives, students choose three elective courses and five cognate courses as follows:

    Nine or more credits of mathematical electives from:

    • MTH 3050 Mathematics of Finance (3 credits)
    • MTH 3060 Mathematical Thinking (3 credits)
    • MTH 3720 Differential Equations with Linear Algebra (4 credits)
    • MTH 4150 Theory of Numbers (3 credits)
    • MTH 4370 Complex Variables (3 credits)
    • MTH 4550 Operations Research (3 credits)
    • MTH 4580 Applied Analysis (3 credits)
    • MTH 4590 Mathematical Modeling (3 credits)
    • MTH 4600 Graph Theory (3 credits)
    • MTH 4660 Introduction to Topology (3 credits)
    • MTH 4690 Mathematics Seminar (3 credits)
    • CSSE 1720 Introduction to Programming II (with CSSE 1721 Lab) 4 credits
    • CSSE 3430 Data Structures (3 credits)
    • CSSE 4490 Operating Systems (3 credits)
    • ENGR 3000 Introduction to Cooperative Education in Engineering and Science (1 credit)
    • CTA 3010 Engineering Co-Op I (1 or 2 credits)

    Fifteen credits in a law cognate 

    Plus an additional 15 credits in political science and School of Law courses. There are three required courses in political science (nine credits) and six credits will be transferred in to give the 15 credits for the law cognate.

    • POL 2010 Introduction to Law and the Judiciary (3 credits)
    • POL 2020 Criminal Law and Procedure (3 credits)
    • POL 3420 American Constitution and Public Law (3 credits)
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    University Core Curriculum

    In addition to the courses required for this program listed above, the student must also fulfill the requirements of the University Core Curriculum for this program. Some of these courses may be satisfied by courses in your program. 

    Please review your Degree Evaluation or consult your academic advisor for more information.

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    Transfer of Law Credits to Complete Undergraduate Degree

    The undergraduate degree program will accept a transfer of up to thirty (30) law school credits in which the student earned a grade of 2.2 or better toward the completion of the undergraduate degree.

    In accordance with University policy on similar joint programs, the financial aid and/or scholarships are awarded separately for the undergraduate and graduate/professional portions of the programs. Students admitted to the School of Law are considered graduate/professional students for financial aid purposes and will be considered for scholarship consideration at the time of admission to Detroit Mercy School of Law.

Program Contact Information

Program Coordinator: Elizabeth Roberts-Kirchhoff, Ph.D.
Engineering 245
Telephone: 313-993-1021
Email: robkires@udmercy.edu