Writing and Rhetoric,BA/Law-JD

Students majoring in Writing and Rhetoric gain critical skills directly applicable to a career in law. With the dual degree, Writing and Rhetoric majors begin their law career trajectories while gaining rhetorical and writing foundations. The dual degree provides opportunities to practice writing in many forms and develop knowledge and skills, such as impact of rhetorical choices, the art of argumentative communication, and analysis and synthesis of texts, all of which are critical for admittance and success in law school and eventual careers in law.  Through this accelerated degree, students will benefit from faculty mentorship, small courses, internships, and an active campus-wide writing community. 

This is an accelerated 6-year program of 178 credits. For acceptance into the program, interested students apply separately to the School of Law and by the end of their junior year meet established criteria for admissions. Accepted students take law school courses (and begin to complete credits towards law school) during their undergraduate senior year. 

For the undergraduate curriculum, please see the undergraduate section of this catalog. For the graduate curriculum, please see the Graduate Viewbook of the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences.   

Total Undergraduate Major Credits: 120

Total BA/JD Credit Hours: 178