English BA / Law JD

Major: English and Law 
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Juris Doctor (JD)
Calendar Type: Quarter and semester
Minimum Required Credits: 180.0 quarter credits & 85.0 semester credits
Co-op Options: No Co-op (Six years)
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 23.9999
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 19-3094
JD Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 21.0101
JD Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 23-1011

About the Program

This accelerated degree program combines the BA in English in the College of Arts and Sciences and the JD offered by the Kline School of Law. It is a "3+3" program, allowing qualified students to earn both their BA in English and their JD in six years. The study of English provides a strong foundation for success in law school.

For more information about this program, please visit the Department of English & Philosophy web page.

Admission Requirements

For the BA: Standard for all Drexel undergraduate programs

To be admitted to Drexel's Kline School of Law, students must:

• Maintain a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.45
• Earn a LSAT score that meets or exceeds the Kline School of Law's current LSAT median (as determined by point of entry into the undergraduate program) no later than December of year three of undergraduate program
• Actively participate in pre-law and BAJD activities
• Meet regularly with academic advisor and the pre-law advisor
• Maintain satisfactory progress towards completing required undergraduate coursework as set out in the plan of study in three years
• File complete, binding application to the Kline School of Law by December 31 of year three of undergraduate program
• Comply with all admission and seat deposit requirements of the Kline School of Law
• Comply with all character and fitness requirements of the Kline School of Law

Students who do not meet these qualifications may still be granted admission if space is available.

Degree Requirements

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See Core Curriculum List for complete list of course options.

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Select two consecutive courses at the 102-499 level within the same subject code: ARBC, CHIN, FREN, GER, JAPN, KOR, SPAN.

Language courses may count toward the College Core Curriculum requirements, in which case students may take a corresponding number of free electives.

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A minimum of 61.0 credits must be "in-class" credits. See Student Handbook for definitions. 

Students must also complete a minimum of 50 hours of eligible pro bono work, documented with the Law School's Experiential Learning Office.

Law School Courses

Writing-Intensive Course Requirements

In order to graduate, all students must pass three writing-intensive courses after their freshman year. Two writing-intensive courses must be in a student's major. The third can be in any discipline. Students are advised to take one writing-intensive class each year, beginning with the sophomore year, and to avoid “clustering” these courses near the end of their matriculation. Transfer students need to meet with an academic advisor to review the number of writing-intensive courses required to graduate.

A "WI" next to a course in this catalog may indicate that this course can fulfill a writing-intensive requirement. For the most up-to-date list of writing-intensive courses being offered, students should check the Writing Intensive Course List at the University Writing Program. Students scheduling their courses can also conduct a search for courses with the attribute "WI" to bring up a list of all writing-intensive courses available that term.

Sample Plan of Study

Literary Studies Concentration

Undergraduate course credits are quarter credits

Law School course credits are semester credits

First Year Law course credits (22.0 semester credits) are counted toward the English BA.