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Accelerated Law Program with Widener University (27-48 semester hours). Students must complete all the requirements for Track I - Politics and Government.
This is a six-year cooperative program with Widener University School of Law in Harrisburg that allows students to complete their Undergraduate and Law School Degrees in six years. Students who successfully complete the program will spend three academic years at East Stroudsburg University leading to a bachelor's degree in Political Science. Before or during the first semester of their junior year students must take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). Students must score at or above the 50th percentile on the LSAT and have attained a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher by their first semester junior year. Students must also submit a completed application and meet all other Widener University School of Law admission requirements. The first year at Widener will fulfill students' remaining requirements to earn the appropriate bachelor's degree. Students must also meet the following requirements:
Declare Participation
Students wishing to participate in this program must have the approval of their adviser and declare their intention to participate in the program with the Pre-Law Adviser prior to the start of their sophomore year. Students must complete a plan of study in conjunction with their academic adviser and the University Pre-Law Adviser.
University Requirements
Students must complete all university requirements, except for the following:
- Students will reach the 120-credit requirement by transferring credits earned during the first year at Widener University School of Law. However, students must obtain prior approval for the transfer of these credits.
- Students must apply for a waiver of the university requirement that their last 32 credits be taken at East Stroudsburg University.
Summer at Widener
Students must complete some pre-law summer courses at Widener University School of Law in Harrisburg. Students should plan to enroll in these courses in the summer preceding their junior year. Students may be responsible for paying tuition for the summer courses and the costs of room and board to Widener University.
First year at Widener: Students must attend on a full-time basis for the first year or until they receive their bachelor's degree.
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