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������ has partnered with the University of Baltimore School of Law to create a new dual degree program that will allow ������ students, who qualify, to start attending law school after their junior year of classes.​

The two universities signed a matriculation agreement where NDMU students will be able to obtain both an undergraduate degree and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) in six years, as opposed to the typical seven, saving both the cost of a full year’s tuition as well as time. This agreement also creates a strong pathway for students who are interested in pursuing a degree in law. Students from any major, who meet the requirement will be eligible to gain admission.​

Under the program, ������ students will receive automatic acceptance to the UB Law if they meet certain application qualifications. Students will need a grade point average of at least 3.35 and an LSAT score of 150 to be automatically admitted to the law school (or a GPA of at least 2.75 and an LSAT score of 152). Students that do not meet the criteria will then be considered through the UB Law’s general admission pool.​

“We are honored to partner with the UB School of Law in making accessibility to education on the undergraduate and graduate level more achievable,” says Marylou Yam, President of ������. “Through this agreement NDMU is offering our students and prospective students more options in their education experience and options for ways to accomplish their academic goals.”​

������ students enrolled in the program must have already completed a certain portion of their undergraduate degree as their first year of law school will also be their last year as an undergraduate.​

“This is about staying true to the University’s Mission of helping students achieve intellectual and professional excellence, while at the same time creating a solid connection with a highly-respected law school,” said Debra Franklin, Dean of the School of Arts, Sciences and Business.​

The credits students take over their first year of law school will transfer back to ������ to complete their requirements for an undergraduate degree.​

������ has similar programs in place with other universities, but this is the first time it has paired with the University of Baltimore.