3+3 = 3 years B.A./B.S.+ 3 years J.D.

  • Students in the accelerated (3+3) track must attend McGeorge School of Law, where they will finish their bachelor's degree after completing their first year at McGeorge School of Law. 
  • High-unit majors are NOT recommended for the 3+3 track. These majors include engineering, international studies, business, graphic design and music. 
  • Students in the 3+3 track can decelerate to the 4+3 track at any time.

4+3 = 4 years B.A./B.S.+ 3 years J.D.

  • Students in the traditional 4+3 track have more flexibility to pursue extracurricular opportunities, for example, double major, one or two minors, internships and study abroad. 
  • This track is compatible with every major, and students are able to pursue any law school or decide not to attend law school after all.

No, high-unit majors are NOT recommended for the 3+3 track, including engineering, international studies, business, graphic design and music.

No, students can use Pacific Legal Advantage to learn more about legal careers and the rigors of law school in order to determine if law school is the right fit for them. 

No, Pacific does not offer a major in pre-law. A student's major provides a context in which to study the law. For example, an engineering student may become interested in studying patent law or intellectual property. The director collaborates with each student and their advisor to customize a degree program that integrates their major and the law.

  • For students entering in Fall 2025: two tracks for guaranteed admission to McGeorge Law School are offered.
    • LSAT waiver pathway: 85 percentiles in SAT or ACT and LSAC-cumulative undergraduate 3.5+ GPA or top 10% of graduating class. (Must be attending Pacific or within 12 months of Pacific degree conferral at time of application to McGeorge.)
    • LSAT required pathway: 157 LSAT and LSAC-cumulative undergraduate 3.6 GPA.

Applicants who take the LSAT at any time prior to matriculation at McGeorge are ineligible for admission under the Direct Admission LSAT Waiver program and will be reconsidered for admission through the LSAT required pathway or normal admissions process.

  • Students should indicate Pacific Legal Advantage as a "pre-professional program" on their application to the University.

     

  • Students may incur additional per-unit fees if the number of units taken exceeds the maximum number for full-time status.
  • In addition, the cost of transportation for all other Pacific Legal Advantage events is covered by the program.

  • Scholarships are awarded based on merit.