At Franciscan University of Steubenville, we believe the legal profession remains one of the most noble and critical callings in our society and culture.
The world needs more Catholic lawyers and students of the law—men and women capable of articulating and defending the natural law tradition that underlies the American legal system and our political institutions. We need believers committed to the social teachings of the Church—advocates for the unborn, voices of reason and moral authority in our courtrooms, legislatures, and corporate boardrooms.
If you are law-school bound, Franciscan University can prepare you well for the rigors of law school and the legal profession through our emphasis on natural law, critical thinking, and philosophy. We can also help you achieve your professional goal more quickly.
Accelerated Juris Doctor Program
Franciscan University’s 3+3 Dual Degree Law Partnerships set you up for success in your future career by:
- grounding you in Franciscan’s excellent core curriculum;
- offering direct admission into either CUA Law, St. Thomas Law, Ave Maria Law, or Duquesne Law;
- allowing you to complete both a bachelor’s and law degree in six years instead of seven;
- saving you a full year on tuition costs.
In your first three years, you will gain a firm foundation in reason and faith in Franciscan University’s Catholic learning community, increasing your love of knowledge, appreciation for the unity of all truth, and courage to live an authentic Christian life. Then, you will finish your advanced legal education at one of our outstanding Catholic law school partners:
- The Catholic University of America School of Law in Washington, D.C.,
- the University of St. Thomas Law School in Minneapolis, Minnesota,
- Ave Maria Law School in Naples, Florida,
- or Duquesne University School of Law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.