Law/Juris Doctor combined program

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) 

Hop on the fast track to a quality law degree.

Through a partnership with the University of Baltimore School of Law, you can combine a bachelor's and just doctor program to save time and tuition - – without compromising value! With a doctorate in law and a bachelor’s degree in the field of your choice, there’s no limit to how far you can go in the world of justice.

Get ready for law school while studying your passion! Law programs look for students with a variety of humanities degrees, such as economics, geography, history, philosophy, psychology, sociology, French and Spanish.

Since Frostburg State University's program is grounded in a strong liberal arts education and experiential learning, you’ll gain the all-important communication and critical thinking skills sought by law schools, plus the experience to prove your abilities. The Political Science department and Criminal and Legal Studies program offer a wide variety of electives so you can explore your law interests and find your niche in time to start your graduate education off right.

  • Earn a bachelor’s degree and an advanced law degree in six years instead of the usual seven.
  • Secure your spot early in the University of Baltimore School of Law with this collaborative program.

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Law Program Highlights

  • Prepare for a bright future with a program that emphasizes the importance and development of solid communication, research and analytical skills to best ready you for advanced law studies.

  • Take on an optional internship experience that can put your skills to the test in the Maryland General Assembly, local courts, the U.S. Department of State or even Congress!

  • Join in exciting, out-of-the-classroom experiences. The Political Science department organizes annual trips to the Model Organization of American States (OAS) conference in D.C. and the Model United Nations (UN) conference in Philadelphia.

  • Nail the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) with supportive faculty mentors and preparatory courses.

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What can I do with a criminal and legal studies degree?

$127,990

Median pay for lawyers (BLS 2021)

Related Occupations 

Attorney

Paralegal

 

Graduates of law programs can begin building their careers as paralegals, lawyers, mediators and more and can focus on a wide range of law fields, including criminal, family, corporate and elder laws. Prospective paralegals have a good chance of employment, as law firms are increasingly hiring paralegals and often do not require applicants to have advanced degrees or experience. Lawyers are typically required to complete a Juris doctor degree program at an American Bar Association-approved school and are experiencing less job growth but higher wages than paralegals. To become a judge, applicants must have a law degree and years of experience and be elected or nominated. For more information, visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ pages on Legal Occupations.

What You'll Learn

  • Explore the law with courses covering five subfields: American political institutions, comparative politics, international relations, public administration & policy and political theory.
  • Principles which underlie effective public speaking and listening in informative, persuasive and ceremonial speeches.
  • Leading issues in the philosophy of law, such as the nature of law and its relation to morality, the concept of responsibility and the justification of punishment.
  • The philosophies of punishment and corrections. Analysis of programs and their effectiveness for punishment and rehabilitation of convicted criminals.

Our Alumni

Our materials engineering graduates have gone on to a variety of successful careers.

Job Titles

  • Asst. State's Attorney

Employers

  • Baltimore County

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