Overview

While Law students from Willamette University are not required to select a specific undergraduate major, they are encouraged to consider majors that can help them prepare for the rigorous pace of law school. Once admitted into the law program, students take courses that cover a variety of legal aspects from constitutional and civil procedure to torts and contracts. With the wide array of courses available, students are able to specialize their focus and work toward a specific legal career.

Earn your bachelor’s and law degrees in less time. The dual degree is a direct admission program that functions as a partnership between the Willamette Law and Willamette College. During their junior year of undergraduate coursework, students interested in the joint degree program can apply for admission to the School of Law. Build your understanding of the law and get a head start on your career with the joint BA/JD program.

Why choose a BA/JD Program at Willamette?

Jumpstart your career. Graduate with two degrees sooner, save on tuition costs, and give yourself an extra year of earning power.

Establish your reputation. Both Willamette’s law school and undergraduate college offer top-ranked programs in the Pacific Northwest.

Personalized attention. With an emphasis on small class sizes, law school faculty are able to connect with students and offer personalized support and guidance.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Civil Rights Litigation
Family Law
Contracts
Torts
Civil Procedure
Criminal Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

180 SCH

180 to 190 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oregon, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete all general education requirements, major/minor requirements, and accrue a minimum of 96 credits within three years.
Meet in person with the Willamette College program advisor and Law Admissions advisor.
Apply to the School of Law by the end of your junior year. JD Application Process
Have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.4 by the end of your junior year.
Take the LSAT or the GRE and achieve a score that is no lower than the current median of the School of Law's most recent entering class. Students should plan on taking the LSAT or the GRE in the summer between their sophomore and junior year, but no later than March of their junior year.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

53940 USD / year

≈ 53940 USD / year
Out-of-State

53940 USD / year

≈ 53940 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

53940 USD / year

≈ 53940 USD / year

Living costs

Oregon

United States

1031 - 1701 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Why choose a BA/JD Program at Willamette?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Oregon

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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