3+3 Pathway

• Only Cornell University, Hobart William Smith Colleges, and St. Lawrence University undergraduates are eligible to participate in this program

• Applicants are required to have completed 108 credits of their undergraduate program before starting at the law school
• All major and school requirements must be completed before the start of the J.D. coursework
• Select undergraduates are able to apply with their ACT or SAT exam score in lieu of an LSAT or GRE score.
• Ranked in the top 10 percent of their class or achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher through six semesters
• Must demonstrate analytical writing skills and strong professional motivation

• Cornell Law School J.D. application
• Undergraduate transcripts through their junior year of study (Spring grades must be sent to LSAC as soon as they are available in order to receive a final decision as soon as possible)
• Personal Statement
• Diversity Statement (Optional)
• Cornell Law’s standardized test codes: ACT 3009, SAT 9168
• Two Letters of Recommendation
• Resume

• Applications accepted during the junior year of undergraduate study
• The J.D. application opens September 1st and closes March 1st
• If fall grades for the junior year are available at the time of submission, please include them with your application

• The application fee is waived for 3+3 Pathway applicants*
• Saves a year of study by combining both degrees
• The LSAT requirement is waived when applying with an ACT or SAT score
• Start your career earlier so you may make a difference sooner!

*Email jdadmissions@cornell.edu to indicate you are applying to the program and include your LSAC account number if available.