UMKC School of Law has partnered with specific undergraduate institutions to offer a faster route to law school for exceptional students who are highly motivated. These programs are typically called 3+3 agreements or 90+ agreements because they allow students to start their law degrees after completing 90+ credit hours or 3 years of undergraduate coursework.
90-hour students will apply the same as traditional applicants but will indicate they are a 90-hour student in the application.
In order to be admitted under the program, the applicants must have done the following:
Each university has its own regulations for their program, so students are encouraged to check with their degree-conferring institution for details. Currently, UMKC School of Law has agreements with UMKC, Missouri State University, Truman State University, and the University of Central Missouri.
*Since UMKC School of Law does not confer the undergraduate degree and assumes no responsibility in regard to it. It is the duty of the student to make certain that the requirements for the undergraduate degree are satisfied. Questions concerning requirements for the undergraduate degree or transferability of law school coursework should be directed to the undergraduate institution.
UMKC offers an accelerated curricular option, the 90+ program, in conjunction with the School of Humanities & Social Sciences. A student's first 30 hours at UMKC's School of Law may fulfill as many as 30 credit hours of non-Humanities & Social Sciences electives towards an undergraduate degree. Therefore, if a student completes all of the general education, major, and upper-level requirements, leaving only elective credits to receive an undergraduate degree, the student may apply to the law school at UMKC. All 90+ students must provide a letter from the pre-law advisor certifying that they have met these requirements.
If accepted, the student can start law school without having actually received an undergraduate bachelor's degree. The student will receive the undergraduate degree after earning the requisite amount of law school credits necessary to fulfill the remaining amount of undergraduate elective credits (up to 30 hours).
Students should meet with the pre-law advisor to see if they qualify for the program and keep close contact with the pre-law advisor throughout their time at UMKC. The advisor will ensure that students stay on track toward their academic and career goals. In addition, the pre-law advisor can provide students with information on the competitive GPA and LSAT scores required for admission to the law school. The 90+ program does not guarantee admission into UMKC's School of Law.
For more details about the UMKC 90+ Program, see the "Special Opportunities" tab in the School of Humanities & Social Sciences catalog.
UMKC Law is proud to partner with Missouri State to offer a program that allows students to earn their bachelor's degree and J.D. degree in just six years. For more details on the program, visit Missouri State’s Accelerated Juris Doctor page, and connect with the Missouri State pre-law advisor.
UMKC Law is proud to partner with Truman State University to offer a program that allows students to earn their bachelor's degree and J.D. degree in just six years. For more details on the program, visit Truman State's Pre-Law Studies page, and connect with the Truman State 3+3 law school pathways coordinator.
UMKC Law has added University of Central Missouri to its partner schools who allow students to earn their bachelor's degree and J.D. degree in just six years. For more details on the program, please contact the pre-law advisor and visit the University of Central Missouri Pre-Law page.
UMKC School of Law is approved by the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions of the American Bar Association, 321, North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654, 312-988-6738.
