UB School of Law Experiential Learning Opportunities
- Externships
- Judicial externships
- Law journals
- Practicum courses
- Pro bono services
- Summer fellowships
- The Advocacy Institute
Pre-Law Advisory Program
Interested in a law career? Geneseo also offers its own pre-law advisory program, which is separate from the UB 3+3 program.
Admission Requirements
- For high school students: Core GPA of 93 or higher.
- For current Geneseo students: GPA of 3.0 or higher and a meeting with the pre-law advisor to assess 3+3 program eligibility.
Law 3+3 with University at Buffalo
Why study pre-law at Geneseo?
The 3+3 BA/JD program with the encourages students to accelerate their course of study by completing their Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctor in just six years of full-time study, saving them one year’s worth of time and tuition.
Geneseo students can choose majors in American studies; economics; English; geography; history; international relations; mathematics; philosophy; philosophy, politics, and economics; political science; or sustainability studies. ​In the spring of their third year, students in the 3+3 program must apply to UB Law School for admission. If accepted, students transfer to UB. After completing the first-year law school curriculum, students transfer their credits to Geneseo to complete their bachelor’s degree.
General Application Process
- Apply to Geneseo with one of the following majors: American Studies, Economics, English, Geography, History, Mathematics, Philosophy, Political Science/International Relations, Philosophy, Politics, Economics, Sustainability Studies, Women’s and Gender Studies
- Upon admission to Geneseo, identify in the Pre-Law Advisory Track and the 3+3 UB Law program
- Apply to UB Law School in third year at Geneseo
- UB Law School Application Process
- Take the LSAT or GRE no later than January of the third year
- Apply to UB Law School by February 1 of the third year
- UB Law School Application Requirements:
- Minimum 90 undergraduate credits completed, including:
- all requirements of the Geneseo major
- all Geneseo General Education requirements
- Minimum 3.5 GPA at the time of application
- LSAT/GRE score that meets or exceeds the median score of the previous year’s accepted UB Law students
- Minimum 90 undergraduate credits completed, including:
Requirements are subject to change. Confirm current GPA and application requirements with the program’s faculty coordinator and partner institution admissions contact.
Program Options
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Program Highlights
Students enrolled in 3+3 programs at UB’s partner institutions like Geneseo are able to take advantage of all the School of Law offers as early as their first year, including:
- Free LSAT preparation workshops
- Annual 3+3 networking reception and webinar
- Access to law school tours, classroom visits, and individual meetings with School of Law staff
- Invitations to various School of Law programs and events
Sample Legal Fields
- Compliance
- Corporate
- Criminal
- Environmental
- Estate planning
- Family and divorce
- Immigration
- Intellectual property
- Labor and employment
- Media and entertainment
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Real estate
- Sports
- Tax
Contact Info
Prospective Students
Current Students
Rob Doggett
Professor of English; Pre-Law Advisor
Welles Hall 228
doggett@geneseo.edu
(585) 245-5221
