Marquette 3/3 BA/JD program worth it?

Vercengitorix
Tue, 25 Mar 2014 01:33:26 +0000

Hey there. I’m a HS senior who was just accepted into the Pre Law Scholars program at Marquette University (henceforth MU). The 3/3 program is what it sounds like: with three years of undergrad (History, my first love) followed by three years of law school, with electives from the BA lumped into 4th year undergrad to cover first year law courses, saving a year of school and 35k.

I’ve already got nearly a full ride in MU’s honors program, but I’m wondering if taking the 2.5k per year and entering the 3/3 program as well as the Honors college is worth it. MU Law is only 87th in law rankings, and even though I plan to stay around my hometown of Milwaukee to practice, I still feel I can do better, perhaps even T14, since I can probably pull a 3.75+ in MU’s honors program in history and have always tested well (which will come in handy for the LSAT).

Any input is appreciated. If anyone wants other information I’m happy to supply it.

Regards,

Vercingetorix