Legal Studies students learn about Willamette Law partnership program

by Ahliil Saitanan  |   

Legal Studies program students of the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Justice 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 ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ and Willamette Law that offers successful ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ students the security of knowing that if they meet pre-defined admissions requirements, they will be granted admission to law school.â 

Legal Studies students listen to Willamette Law Dean Brian Gallini during his presentation
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ 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, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ College of Health)
Willamette College of Law Dean Brian Gallini answers questions from ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Legal Studies program students
Willamette College of Law Dean Brian Gallini answers questions from ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Legal Studies program students. (Photo by Ahliil Saitanan/Communication Coordinator, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ College of Health)

An Accelerated Schedule

The goal of these ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ partnerships with law schools is to provide qualified ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ students 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 ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ and ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ alumni 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. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ students 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.

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Legal Studies program students listen to Willamette Law Dean Brian Gallini during his presentation on the direct admission program
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ 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, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ College of Health)