Youngstown State University offers an accelerated 3+3 Early Admission Program for students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, in partnership with three prestigious law schools:
These 3+3 articulation agreements provide a streamlined path to a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, allowing students to complete both their undergraduate and law degrees in just six years instead of the traditional seven.
Speak to a Faculty Member
Alan Tomhave, Ph.D
Professor, Associate Dean
Mark Vopat, PH.d
Professor, program coordinator
With this accelerated pathway, students complete three years of undergraduate coursework at YSU before applying to law school in their junior year. Once admitted:
By eliminating one full year of study, this program reduces overall tuition costs and allows students to enter the legal profession one year earlier than traditional pathways.
To qualify for the 3+3 program, students must:
Interested in accelerating your path to law school? Contact YSU’s Philosophy Program to learn more about eligibility, advising, and application timelines.
Each year, thousands of dollars in scholarships are awarded to students enrolled in the Beeghly College of Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, and Education. We offer five scholarships specifically to Philosophy majors, and scholarships come from a variety of sources, vary in amount, and are available to both incoming and current students.
