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A Program for Future Lawyers, Attorneys, and Judges
Nova Southeastern University’s unique Juris Doctor Dual Admission program will reserve your place in the Shepard Broad College of Law while you complete your bachelor’s degree. If you already know you want to pursue a legal career, dual admission can take away the stress of wondering where you’ll earn your J.D.—you’ll know you have a spot waiting at NSU’s top-ranked College of Law.
Earning a Juris Doctor at NSU will prepare you to practice law in the complex and modern workplace. You’ll enjoy flexible programming, in-demand concentrations, expert professors, and clinical internships that bring the law to life and prepare you for professional success. You’ll also benefit from NSU’s two on-campus courtrooms, where you'll turn legal theory from your classes into real-world practice.
Your faculty, mentors and clinical supervisors are dedicated to seeing you flourish as part of the legal community. Whether you want to become a lawyer or judge—or enter a career in government or business—this could be the right program for you.
Classes are authentic: Not just the textbook stuff, but how the law applies to real life. We study the real application of law.
Jared R. '19
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Program Overview
The Dual Admission Law program leads to a bachelor’s degree and a Juris Doctor (J.D.). After students successfully complete the undergraduate degree program requirements, they will enter the professional degree program after three or four years of undergraduate study.
The law school dual admission program is available to students in all undergraduate majors. Undergraduate students should choose courses that will strengthen and hone their skills in three areas essential for success in law study:
1) the ability to read complex material with a high level of understanding;
2) the ability to think and reason logically and analytically; and
3) the ability to communicate effectively, particularly in written work.
Eligibility
To be considered for dual admission and fill your reserved seat in graduate or professional
school, there are some requirements you must meet. Undergraduate Admission Requirements are first-time in college students and transfer students applying to earn a bachelor's
degree. Graduate Admission Requirements are the standards students need to maintain, while earning their undergraduate degree,
to remain eligible for the graduate or professional program.
Undergraduate Admission Requirements
With a 3.2 GPA
(Transfer Students)
Graduate Admission Requirements
Keep your dual admission status while you earn your bachelor’s.
Dual Admission reserves your seat in NSU’s Juris Doctor Program, but you must still complete a graduate application once you finish your bachelor’s degree.
Keep in mind that these are the basic requirements, and final determination of admission into the professional program is at the discretion of the School of Law.
For all Dual Admission Law programs you must maintain a 3.5 cumulative GPA. Calculation of cumulative GPA for the purpose of program eligibility for dual admission will not reflect the "grade forgiveness/repeated courses" policy; all grades for retaken courses will be included.
Additional Requirements
College credits that were earned through advanced high school programs such as AP,
IB or college academy—or in summer coursework following high school graduation, prior
to attending NSU—may transfer to NSU.
Students who enter NSU with earned college credits through advanced high school programs
may be able to complete their degree and program requirements earlier than scheduled
and request to enter their graduate professional programs earlier as well.
Please contact your admissions representative for more details regarding high school transfer credits.
Ready for the Next Step?
Here’s how to apply.
After you’ve decided which Premier Programs interest you, applying is as easy as 1-2-3.
You can apply for just about any combination of the following Premier Programs:
• Dual Admission
• Huizenga Business Innovation Academy
• Hochberg-Miniaci Razor’s Edge Scholars
You may apply to two Hochberg-Miniaci Razor’s Edge Scholars Programs. Options include
Leadership and Research. You will be guaranteed an interview for your first choice
Razor's Edge Scholars program and given your second choice interview based on availability.
You may apply for and be admitted into only one Dual Admission program for your first
semester. Each program is unique and has its own eligibility requirements.
Apply for Undergraduate Admission
You can use the NSU Application to apply to Nova Southeastern University.
Submit a Supplemental Application
Once admitted, complete the supplemental Premier Programs application for fall entry and submit your Shark Preview preference date.
Attend Shark Preview
Once your preferred Shark Preview date has been confirmed by the Shark Preview team,
you will receive a confirmation email. Please do not book any travel arrangements
until you receive your official Shark Preview confirmation email.
For students interviewing for select programs during Shark Preview, explore interview tips and recommendations to help you make a lasting impact. See you at Shark Preview!
