Communication Studies-to-Law Pathway Programs
Written and oral communication skills are essential to the practice of law. This makes Communication Studies an excellent major for law school-bound students. At ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï choosing Communication Studies as your pre-law major will give you both a skillset you need to succeed — and low-cost, fast-track pathways to well-respected law schools in the Northeast Ohio region:
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State’s 3+3 law pathway programs (B.A. to J.D.) allow students to shave a year off the typical seven-year plan to complete both degrees. Interested students can elect the Communication Studies-to-Law School pathway program during or before their freshman year and work closely with their College of Communication and Information academic adviser to ensure they are on a track to complete required undergraduate courses over the course of three years. For students accepted into the program, the senior year is completed concurrently with the first year of law school.
Admission into law school is determined by the partner institution and requires satisfactory test scores; good academic, disciplinary and financial standing at ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State; meeting GPA standards; and other requirements that may be determined by the partner institution. Please speak with an advisor if you have further questions regarding this program.
Communication Studies as a Pre-Law Major
As a Communication Studies student, you’ll practice public speaking, writing and critical thinking in almost all of your major coursework — essential skills for future lawyers including:
- Crafting and presenting cogent arguments and sorting fact from fiction
- Analyzing multi-faceted information and making logical connections
- Collaborating in small groups on complex projects
- Presenting opinions and arguments in a compelling way through writing or speech
- Working with digital media tools and with media platforms to present, disseminate or elevate information.