Legal Studies students learn about Willamette Law partnership program

by Ahliil Saitanan  |   

Legal Studies program students of the ƵJustice Center met with Dean Brian Gallini over pizza on March 3 to discuss the law school application process and the "4+3" Direct Admission Program, which is an inspiring partnership between Ƶand Willamette Law that offers successful Ƶstudents the security of knowing that if they meet pre-defined admissions requirements, they will be granted admission to law school.⁠

Legal Studies students listen to Willamette Law Dean Brian Gallini during his presentation
UAA Legal Studies program students listen to Willamette Law Dean Brian Gallini during his presentation on the direct admission program. (Photo by Ahliil Saitanan/Communication Coordinator, ƵCollege of Health)
Willamette College of Law Dean Brian Gallini answers questions from ƵLegal Studies program students
Willamette College of Law Dean Brian Gallini answers questions from ƵLegal Studies program students. (Photo by Ahliil Saitanan/Communication Coordinator, ƵCollege of Health)

An Accelerated Schedule

The goal of these Ƶpartnerships with law schools is to provide qualified Ƶstudents the opportunity to earn a baccalaureate degree and law degree on an accelerated schedule, encouraging students interested in attending law school to attain these high academic standards. The term "4+3" refers to four years of undergraduate credits plus three years of law school.

The 4+3 Direct Admission Program allows undergraduate students studying at Ƶand Ƶalumni to gain admission to Willamette College of Law based on certain academic credentials. If a student meets these credentials, admission to Willamette Law will be assured. Ƶstudents and alumni who are admitted under the Direct Admission Program are guaranteed a direct admission scholarship of $10,000, which is renewable each year the student is enrolled at Willamette Law and remains in good standing.

ƵLegal Studies program students listen to Willamette Law Dean Brian Gallini during his presentation on the direct admission program
UAA Legal Studies program students listen to Willamette Law Dean Brian Gallini during his presentation on the direct admission program. (Photo by Ahliil Saitanan/Communication Coordinator, ƵCollege of Health)