Accelerated Pathways

Elon Law has established articulation agreements with several universities that allow students to potentially complete their undergraduate and J.D. degrees in 5.5 years (3 years in undergraduate school and 2.5 years in law school). Currently, the law school has agreements with the following universities:

  • Elon University
  • Guilford College
  • North Carolina A&T State University
  • Meredith College
  • Salem College

Generally, these programs allow students to complete all general education, major and minor requirements at their undergraduate schools in 3 years. 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 school and community organizations, and character and fitness. Students applying for admission through the 3+2.5 year program should complete the application process by February 15 of the calendar year in which they are seeking admission to Elon Law.

Students interested in this program should contact their pre-law advisor as early as possible to discuss the admissions process. Students and their prelaw advisor should notify Elon Law that the student is exploring admission through the 3+2.5 year program. Before the candidate’s application to Elon Law will be approved, the student’s undergraduate school must (1) certify to Elon Law that the student will have completed their general education, major, and minor requirements by the end of their third year of undergraduate studies and (2) approve the student’s enrollment at Elon Law under the 3+2.5 year program.

If admitted to Elon Law, 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.

For more information about these agreements, applicants should initially contact their prelaw advisor or other designated official at their undergraduate school about satisfying the requirements noted above and obtaining the undergraduate school’s approval to enroll at Elon Law under the 3+2.5-year agreement.

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

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

Program Benefits:

  • Two degrees in 5.5 years: Earn both your bachelor’s degree and J.D. degree from a nationally ranked ABA accredited law school. Traditionally a seven-year process, this innovative curriculum allows you to save both time and money, reducing your time in school allowing you to start earning higher salaries ahead of your peers.
  • Dedicated one-on-one advising: Starting with ELN 1010, you will be paired with an academic advisor dedicated to assisting with course planning to ensure you complete all requirements needed to stay on track.
  • Engagement Opportunities: Though accelerated, the program is designed to with the same opportunities as traditional students. Elon is known for high-impact practices including undergraduate research, service learning, study abroad, student leadership and internships, all of which are still available to pursue. Frequent overlap with Elon law is expected including invites to the Distinguished Leadership Lectures, Law Review symposia, clinics and moot court and mock trial.