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ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The 3-3 program is a law school early admission program designed for exceptional, highly motivated undergraduates who demonstrate academic excellence, maturity, and professionalism.
Students interested in this major must contact pre-law advisor Stephen Arnott as soon as possible.
Program contact
Professor Stephen Arnott
(651) 523-2582
CLA REQUIREMENTS
Declaration of candidacy
Students who wish to be considered for early admission to Hamline University school of Law should declare their candidacy by filling out a "Declaration of Major" form and selecting a major in American Law and Legal Systems as soon as they decide to try for early admission. They should fill out a "Change of Advisors" form naming the undergraduate prelaw advisor Stephen Arnott as their advisor.
Specific required courses
| LGST 1250 |
Legal Research and Writing |
| PHIL 1130 |
Logic |
| LGST 3960 |
Legal Studies Internship |
| LGST 5950 |
Seminar in American Law and Legal Systems |
Second minor
American Law and Legal Systems majors must select and complete a minor outside the Legal Studies Department by the end of their junior year.
100 semester credits
The American Law and Legal Systems major must complete every part of the Hamline Plan and compile one hundred semester credits by May of their junior year. Early admissions candidates must file the “Intent to Graduate” form by December of the junior year.
LAW SCHOOL ADMISSION
Apply to Hamline University School of Law
Complete all necessary steps to apply for admission to the law school during the junior year. Application should be complete by March of the junior year.
Take LSAT and complete LSDAS application process
Students should sign up to take the LSAT test during their junior year. Materials and scholarship applications are available online and at the law school.
Contact the Law School Admissions Office
Robin Ingli will discuss the profile recommended to be admitted to Hamline University School of Law as a 3/3 student.
SPECIAL NOTES
Continuation after the junior year
To continue as an American Law and Legal Systems major after the junior year, the student must be accepted for regular admission by Hamline University School of Law. To complete the major the student must then complete and transfer back to the College of Liberal Arts twenty-eight (28) credits of successful law school work with a grade of C- or better.
Transfer students
Transfer students are eligible for early admission as American Law and Legal Systems majors. Transfer students must take a minimum of eight (8) credits in the major while enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts. Transfer students must complete the Hamline plan and 100 hours of undergraduates credit to be eligible for admission to the law school.
Transfer students are encouraged to consult with Willie Wong in CLA admissions (651-523-2207) or prelaw advisor Stephen Arnott as early as possible prior to transfer.
Law School Admission by Performance
Undergraduate students are not eligible for ABP (Admission by Performance) program until they complete their undergraduate work.
