Save time and money–earn your bachelor’s degree and juris doctor in six years through the Accelerated Law School Guaranteed program.
Through our accelerated 3 + 3 program, you will finish your baccalaureate degree through Bethany and your juris doctor through Appalachian School of Law (ASL) in three years each, shaving a year off the typical path students take
To be eligible, you must meet the following academic criteria:
• Completion of all Bethany College core requirements
• A minimum of two and half years in residence at Bethany
• 90 credit hours at Bethany College
• Passing grades on comprehensive exams
In addition, you must:
• Maintain a 3.0 grade point average
• Achieve an LSAT score exceeding or equal to 153
• Receive approval for accelerated study from Bethany’s pre-law advisor
If you do not qualify for the Direct Admission Advantage program, you may still apply once you have completed your bachelor’s degree. In these cases, ASL will schedule an interview to assess readiness for professional study and then make an expedited decision within one week.
If you meet the eligibility, character, and fitness requirements to practice law, your acceptance to ASL is guaranteed. To participate in the Accelerated Law School Guaranteed program, you must apply before Jan. 1 of the year you plan to enroll at ASL.
