UCF and the Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law have entered into a partnership to offer a 3+3 Accelerated Law Program.<\/p>\n
The program\u00a0will allow qualified UCF students to earn both a bachelor\u2019s degree in legal studies from UCF and a Juris Doctor (J.D.)\u00a0from Barry Law in six years.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis partnership with UCF\u00a0will be\u00a0a game-changer for the next generation of law students in Orlando,\u201d Barry Law Dean Leticia M. Diaz said\u00a0following a signing ceremony with Michael Frumkin, dean of UCF\u2019s College of Health and Public Affairs. \u201cBarry Law has had a long and rewarding relationship with UCF, and the school already is well-represented in our student body. The 3+3 program will allow UCF\u2019s most talented students to advance the path to their professional legal careers.\u201d<\/p>\n
The program\u00a0will be\u00a0the first of its kind in the Orlando area. Students pursuing a J.D. typically complete a four-year undergraduate program, followed by three years of law school. Under the UCF-Barry Law 3+3 program, students spend three years at UCF and three at Barry Law, completing the requirements for their UCF bachelor\u2019s degree during their first year of law school.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is an exciting opportunity for UCF and Barry Law,\u201d Frumkin said. \u201cWe see this as the beginning of a long-term partnership between the two institutions, both to enhance our respective educational efforts and to undertake joint projects focused on enhancing the quality of community life.\u201d<\/p>\n
UCF\u2019s Legal Studies Chair James Beckman said the partnership\u2019s potential is enormous. \u201cBarry Law is a popular choice each year for numerous UCF students who desire to stay in Orlando after their undergraduate career,\u201d he explained. \u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to be taking steps to solidify our relationship with Barry Law \u2014 and our students will definitely benefit from this new partnership in years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n