School of Arts and Sciences
Pre-Law Pathway
Launch your legal career with Christ-centered programs through Concordia's partnership with Marquette University Law School.

Program Overview
Fast-track on your journey to a rewarding career in law.
Concordia University Wisconsin (CUW) has partnered with Marquette University Law School to offer an innovative 3+3 Pre-Law Program. Qualifying CUW students may earn a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from CUW and a Juris Doctorate (JD) degree in just six years, saving students a full year of education and providing an accelerated rout to becoming an attorney. That means saving you not only time but also money.
How is this pathway special?
- Streamlined Pathway: Earn both a BS or BA from Concordia and a JD from Marquette Law School in as little as 6 years.
- Faith-based Education: Prepare to pursue justice and serve others with integrity, service, and a Christ-centered perspective.
- Personalized Support: Benefit from dedicated advising from Concordia's Pre-Law advisor to ensure you are set up for success.
- Broad Undergraduate Areas of Interest: Pursue your undergraduate degree at CUW in a variety of subject area!
What to Expect
You may apply to enter this 3+3 pathway program any time before starting your sophomore year and must successfully complete (a) the requirements for your major and the Liberal Arts Core and (b) a minimum of 91 total credits by the end of your junior year. Students must apply and be accepted to Marquette University Law School (MULS) during their junior year to continue in the program.
Upon acceptance to Marquette, you will be able to take your first year of law school at MULS in lieu of your senior year at CUW. You will be able to earn both a bachelor’s degree from CUW and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from MULS in six years instead of the usual seven years.
If you are admitted to MULS and complete all 29 credits of its first-year curriculum, CUW will apply those credits toward the completion of your CUW undergraduate degree (i.e., a total of at least 120 credits). CUW will grant your undergraduate degree once the transfer credits are received and a subsequent graduation audit is conducted by CUW's Registrar’s Office.
Upon completing MULS's required curriculum, you will be awarded a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Marquette University Law School.
Upon acceptance to Marquette, you will be able to take your first year of law school at MULS in lieu of your senior year at CUW. You will be able to earn both a bachelor’s degree from CUW and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from MULS in six years instead of the usual seven years.
If you are admitted to MULS and complete all 29 credits of its first-year curriculum, CUW will apply those credits toward the completion of your CUW undergraduate degree (i.e., a total of at least 120 credits). CUW will grant your undergraduate degree once the transfer credits are received and a subsequent graduation audit is conducted by CUW's Registrar’s Office.
Upon completing MULS's required curriculum, you will be awarded a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Marquette University Law School.