Accelerated Pathways

Eligibility

Undergraduate students who are currently enrolled at the following universities may be eligible for an accelerated pathway to their JD. In their third year of undergraduate studies, the student will apply to Elon Law and will be evaluated for admission based on their undergraduate academic record, LSAT score, involvement and leadership in their school and community organizations, and character & fitness. Students interested in this pathway should reach out to their institution’s academic or pre-law advisor to begin the process. Currently, the law school has agreements with the following universities:

  • Guilford College
  • Meredith College
  • North Carolina A&T State University
  • Queens University of Charlotte
  • Salem College

Program Benefits

If admitted to Elon Law under an accelerated pathway, the student will enroll at Elon Law during what would have been their fourth year of undergraduate studies. Courses successfully completed in their first year of law school are eligible for transfer back to the undergraduate school as elective credits towards the undergraduate degree, which the student will receive from their undergraduate school.
Students admitted under the 3+2.5 year program complete their undergraduate degree and JD in 5.5 years, which traditionally takes up to 7 years. Our accelerated pathway offers a unique opportunity for students to save time and money in completing their JD.

Requirements

  • Certification from the student’s undergraduate institution to Elon Law that the student will have completed their general education, major, and/or minor requirements by the end of their third year of undergraduate study
  • Approval from the student’s undergraduate institution of their enrollment at Elon Law under the 3+2.5 year program
  • At least one official LSAT score
  • A completed application to Elon Law submitted through LSAC

Application Deadlines

  • The final LSAT test date accepted is November.
  • Your completed application must be received by January 15 of the year in which you seek admission (i.e. January 15, 2027 for Fall 2027 admission).

Elon University’s Accelerated 3+2.5 Law Dual-Degree Program

Elon University offers an accelerated pathway to law school for incoming first-year undergraduate students. Visit the program’s website for details & requirements.