New Accelerated Program! 3+3 Program with UK's Rosenberg College of Law

The Martin School's new accelerated 3+3 program with the UK J. David Rosenberg College of Law provides Public Policy students a potential pathway to complete a BA in Public Policy and a J.D. in six rather than seven years. During their participation in the program, students engage in pre-law activities and events designed to prepare them to apply and succeed in law school. Students accepted into the program take the LSAT the summer following their second year, and apply to the UK J. David Rosenberg College of Law during the regular admission process during their third undergraduate year. If accepted into the J. David Rosenberg College of Law, students would take exclusively law school courses during their senior year, which would count both as their first year of law school and as electives for completing their undergraduate degree hours.

Beginning with the fall 2025 entering cohort, Public Policy students who plan to pursue law school may apply for the accelerated 3+3 program during the spring semester. 

To apply, students must have declared Pre-Public Policy as their primary major, hold a 3.65 cumulative GPA, and be on track to complete all major requirements by the end of their third year at UK.

• Students will apply by February 15 of their first year at UK and will be notified by April 15 of their acceptance.
• The application must include a personal statement describing the student’s background, desire to attend the UK J. David Rosenberg College of Law, and intended career goals. It must also include two letters of recommendation, with at least one from a UK Martin School faculty member.
• Admission decisions will be joint between the UK Martin School and the UK J. David Rosenberg College of Law and will include review of the application and an interview.