Bachelor in Pre-Law Studies (Bachelor's)

For Bachelor in Pre-Law Studies (Bachelor's), tuition is Tuition and fees are subject to change and are based on the current academic year rates for undergraduate and law school programs..

This programme prepares students for a legal career by combining undergraduate study with early admission to law school. Students complete a bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor in six years through a hybrid format. Undergraduate coursework includes philosophy, political science, history, economics, business, and English. First-year law classes begin during the fourth year of study and count toward the bachelor’s degree.

Focus areas include Philosophy, Political Science, History, Economics, Business, English.

The programme requires 120 credits for the bachelor’s degree and 90 credits for the JD. The first 90 credits are completed during the first three years of undergraduate study. The final 30 credits are fulfilled by first-year law school courses taken in the fourth year.

Graduates enter legal practice, law firms, public interest organizations, or government agencies after completing their JD.

Applicants must have a weighted high school GPA of 3.5. They must maintain a 3.2 cumulative GPA and a 3.5 GPA in major courses. The LSAT must be taken by February of the junior year with a minimum score of 152. Applications to law school are due by March 1st of the junior year.

The programme totals about 210 credit hours. Hybrid format with in-person classes at the Orlando campus and online courses; full-time study over six years. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 59% of applicants.

Barry University welcomes students with roots in many countries and values cultural, social, and intellectual diversity. Campus life includes student-led media, performances, athletics, academic societies, clubs, cultural celebrations, and professional support. The main campus in Miami Shores offers lawns, study spaces, and a chapel, while downtown Miami, beaches, the Wynwood Arts District, Brickell, and major cultural institutions are a short car ride away.

Founded in 1940 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters as Barry College for Women, Barry became a coeducational university while retaining its Catholic intellectual tradition. Its educational approach connects learning, reflection, informed action, and a commitment to social justice. Academic options include the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business and Public Administration, College of Health Professions & Medical Sciences, School of Nursing, School of Podiatric Medicine, and the Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law in Orlando. Programs range from the arts, education, humanities, and sciences to business, health care, nursing, law, and podiatric medicine.

Small classes, with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio, support direct attention from faculty. Orientation includes the student-led O-Team and ORI 100 Class. The Center for Academic Success and Advising provides academic coaching, tutoring, and financial aid counseling, while the Career Center supports internships and alumni engagement. Barry also offers classes at locations across Florida, online, and in the Bahamas, with flexible programs for working professionals.