BA in Criminal Justice + Catholic University Columbus School of Law

Marymount University has a Direct Entry Affiliation Agreement with The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law (CUA Law) . This enables qualified third-year Marymount students in designated majors to be admitted to the first year of law school during their senior year at Marymount.  Students in Criminal Justice who are interested in direct entry to the Columbus School of Law after their junior year at Marymount should discuss this track with their major advisor as soon as they become interested. The advisor will guide students through the selection of Marymount courses and refer them to the Office of Admissions of the Columbus School of Law as potential applicants. Qualified students may receive credit from both Marymount and Catholic University for a maximum of 29 credits taken at the Columbus School of Law. For more information and details on eligibility, please see Pre-Law Studies and Advising.

3 + 3 Advantage:

Students who pursue a Criminal Justice degree will be able to use their first-year law school courses at CUA Law to fulfill the required fourth-year coursework at Marymount. First-year law school credits will be accepted by Marymount to complete the student’s bachelor’s degree. This means that 3 + 3 students can earn their bachelor’s degree and their Juris Doctor (J.D.) in only six years.

3 + 3 Eligibility:

Qualified students may receive credit from both Marymount and Catholic University for a maximum of 29 credits taken at the Columbus School of Law. For students to be eligible to apply to the Columbus School of Law through this program, they must meet the following criteria:

• complete at least three years of coursework;
• earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.75 by the end of the third (junior) year;
• Achieve an LSAT score of 161 or higher;
• remain in good academic and disciplinary standing;
• meet all of the fitness, character, and other criteria for admission required by the Office of Admission of the Columbus School of Law; and
• Obtain a letter of confirmation from the Marymount Office of the University Registrar.

Qualified graduating seniors who have earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.75 by the end of the fourth (senior) year may also apply for direct entry but will not receive Marymount credit for Columbus School of Law courses. For a sample Communications degree plan, see this catalog page.