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Pre-Law Program

Complete your pre-law requirements at King's and apply to earn your J.D. through Duquesne University's law school with our accelerated program.
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Program Overview

Are you interested in pursuing a law degree? If so, the pre-law program at King's College, in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., is your gateway to success. Explore the enriching opportunities that await you here and take the first step towards becoming an attorney.

We equip you with critical thinking, analytical skills, and the ethical foundation necessary for a successful legal career. With a curriculum tailored to a smooth transition into law school, you'll gain invaluable insights and knowledge that set you apart from the competition. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, ensuring you are well-prepared for the challenges ahead.

Our pre-law program features an accelerated track with Duquesne University. As one of our pre-law students, you can complete your undergraduate requirements at King’s College before applying to law school to complete your J.D.

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"King's pre-law program prepared me exceptionally well for all aspects of law school admissions.  Every course at King's is tailored to helping students learn valuable critical thinking skills used on the LSAT and every day by lawyers. The professors that teach these classes care deeply about their students' success in the classroom and beyond. My pre-law advisor met with me countless times to review my application materials and answer my other questions. I always felt supported during the process of applying to law school, which was important for me in a stressful and uncertain time in my life."

Brendan Turowski '25
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Law 3+3 Juris Doctor with Duquesne University

Program Description

Duquesne University and King’s College have arranged for the direct-entry admission of qualified King’s students to pursue a doctorate in law degree at the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University.

This program is offered as a 3+3 pathway in which King’s students spend three years at King’s and then can apply to Duquesne to complete a J.D. in three additional years, with credits earned at the successful completion of the first year of law school transferring back to King’s to satisfy final graduation requirements.

Benefits of this track include a waived application fee, preferred admission without the competition of the rest of the applicant pool, and a guaranteed $25,000 per year scholarship and eligibility for traditional financial aid and scholarships in the 3+3 program.

Qualifications

To qualify, students must have:

  • Completed at least three years of coursework (minimum 90 credits) at King’s College including all CORE requirements and the major courses required in the student’s field of study. Transfer students are generally not eligible for the 3+3 track.
  • Earned a minimum GPA of 3.60 as calculated by the Law School Admission Council
  • Taken the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) no later than December of their junior year and earned a minimum LSAT score in at least the 60th percentile
  • Obtained a strong recommendation from the King’s College Pre-Law Advisor
  • Interviewed successfully with the School of Law prior to receiving a final admission decision
  • Completed application by February 1
  • Remained in good academic and disciplinary standing throughout their matriculation at King’s College
  • Met all fitness, character, and other criteria for admission required by the Office of Admission of the Duquesne School of Law
  • For the 3+3 program scholarship, the GPA and LSAT requirements set by Duquesne must be met to receive admission and the maximum scholarship. Currently, a student needs a King’s College GPA of 3.6 and the 60th percentile LSAT minimum
  • These requirements are set by Duquesne Law School and are subject to change without notice. For more information, visit Duquesne Law School’s webpage here.

How to Apply

The 3+3 law program with Duquesne University is open to most King’s undergraduate students. For details, call (570) 208-5858 or use the buttons in this section to contact the Admission Department.

Visit Us

We welcome all potential students and their families to visit our beautiful campus and get a taste of the King’s College experience. Feel free to schedule a personal visit or register for one of our upcoming admission events.

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