Description

The NSU law degree (juris doctor, or J.D.) is offered through the Shepard Broad Law Center. The program provides students a firm foundation in the full range of traditional law courses and diverse opportunities for real-life experience. Each student in the clinical program is guaranteed the opportunity for a full-semester, three-month internship with an experienced attorney at the law center or at a local or national law firm.

Requirements

The Dual Admission Program in law is open to both freshmen and transfer students. Candidates can pursue a bachelor’s degree in any discipline. Legal studies or paralegal studies are degree programs that will offer students a solid foundation in law and legal history. The Dual Admission Program normally requires four years of undergraduate education and three years of law school (4+3). Exceptionally qualified freshmen (but not transfer students) may also apply for an accelerated program of three years of undergraduate education followed by three years of law school (3+3).

For the 4+3 program, freshmen must have a 3.2 high school GPA and a combined 1050 SAT score. Transfer students must have a 3.2 GPA and a combined 1050 SAT score (SAT scores are not required for graduates of the Florida Community College Honors Program with an associate of arts degree). A preadmission interview is not required. For the 3+3 program, freshmen must have a 3.2 high school GPA and a combined 1200 SAT score. To qualify for entry into the graduate program with no minimal LSAT score, for the 3+3 program, studnets must have a 3.4 high school GPA and a combined 1250 SAT score.

Last Updated: August 2007

Locations Available

Main Campus, Fort Lauderdale

Formats Available

Day Program (Main Campus Only)
Evening Program