Program Type: Undergraduate
Degree Awarded: Select the degree to view its requirements and four-year plan.
Department: Political Science, Criminal Justice, and Organizational Leadership
Our Bachelor of Arts in Law is an innovative program designed to meet a demand for professionals with legal training. At NKU, you’ll learn from highly-rated faculty from the Chase College of Law and the Department of Criminal Justice, Political Science and Organizational Leadership. Your education and the skills you learn will make you marketable in a variety of professions, all rooted in the invaluable foundation of law. This sought-after curriculum could jumpstart careers in finance, human resources, corporate ethics, health administration, immigration specialists, or even lobbyist, to name a few.
3+3 Accelerated Law Program
The BA in Law also provides the opportunity for an expedited path to law school. In this program, qualified law majors start at the Chase College of Law after their junior year and earn both a bachelor’s degree and a Juris Doctor in one year less than normally required. This unique opportunity is the first of its kind and a step toward a successful career, regardless of the path you choose after graduation.
Alex Brennan, JD
Assistant Teaching Professor
Founders Hall 561 F
859-572-5324
brennana3@nku.edu
Graduating Year: 2024
Education: Law major and Criminal Justice focus
Co-Curriculum Activities: Kappa Delta, Criminal Justice Club
3+3: I am in the 3+3 program, I’m anticipating starting law school next semester!
Career plan: One day I would like to be a juvenile advocate. I was in foster care for a short period of time, but this displayed what my purpose is, which is to advocate for minority children!
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A variety of financial assistance is available, from grants to scholarships, loans to veteran benefits.
