This program is offered to incoming freshman students and allows you to earn your Bachelor’s Degree and Law Degree in only six years with our accelerated BA/JD Program. The program is not part of the American Bar Association approved Paralegal Studies Program and does not prepare students to work as paralegals. Students who complete the BA/JD program and major in Law in Liberal Arts will not receive a Paralegal Certificate with their BA.
During your first three years of study, you will take classes for a Bachelor of Arts degree in Law in Liberal arts within the IU School of Liberal Arts. During years four through six, you will work towards a Doctor of Jurisprudence at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis. The first year of law school courses will satisfy some of the undergraduate major requirements.
Students must apply BA/JD Program by March 1st during the spring of their freshman year at IU Indianapolis. High School Seniors are encouraged to apply for the program. Upon acceptance into the program, the student will prepare a course plan in consultation with the BA/JD academic advisor.
The Law School will review the student’s application and make the final decision whether to admit the student to law school.
To help you guide your four-year college journey, consult your degree map for a snapshot of classes you will be taking to finish your degree.
