JWU, Roger Williams create program allowing JWU undergrads to complete law studies in six years

JOHNSON & WALES University and the Roger Williams University School of Law have developed a new program for undergraduates from JWU to complete law studies in six years.
JOHNSON & WALES University and the Roger Williams University School of Law have developed a new program for undergraduates from JWU to complete law studies in six years.

PROVIDENCE – Johnson & Wales University and the Roger Williams University School of Law have developed a new program for undergraduates from JWU to complete law studies in six years.
The so-called “3 + 3” program allows JWU students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies program, who meet specific criteria, to apply for admission to RWU Law’s Juris Doctor program during their third year of studies, JWU said in a press release.
Accepted students can earn their JWU degree by completing first-year classes at the law school, and save one year’s tuition by completing all studies in six, rather than seven, years. The articulation agreement that makes this possible is the first pact its kind between a Rhode Island university and the law school, the release said.
“The university is pleased to provide this opportunity to exceptional JWU students who see law school as instrumental to their future professional success,” Angela Renaud, dean of the JWU College of Arts & Sciences, said in a statement. “With an accelerated path toward this goal, it is in keeping with JWU’s spirit of combining robust academics with a pragmatic, professional approach to education.”
Michael J. Yelnosky, dean of RWU Law, said the partnership will benefit both schools.
“It was a pleasure to work with the JWU team because our institutions share an innovative ethos and a commitment to controlling the spiraling cost to students of higher education,” he said. “We look forward to having talented graduates of JWU obtain their law degrees at RWU Law while saving a year’s worth of tuition and living expenses.”

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