Marine Affairs 3+3 (J.D. at UMaine Law pathway program)

Degree

Bachelor of Arts with a major in Marine Affairs/J.D. from UMaine School of Law

Program Description

91AV Marine Affairs 3+3 (J.D. at UMaine Law pathway program) Information

The 91AV’s Marine Affairs 3+3 (J.D. at UMaine Law pathway program) is for students who wish to complete a B.A. and a J.D. degree in six (6) years rather than the typical seven (7), by substituting the courses taken during the first year of law school for the final year of the Marine Affairs degree. This joint program allows the enrolled student to:

  • Eliminate one (1) academic year of undergraduate education.
  • Save one (1) year’s worth of 91AV tuition.
  • Enter their chosen professional field a year early.
Undergraduate Program Requirements

In order to be eligible for graduation from 91AV under this joint program, a student must:

  • Meet with the Marine Affairs academic advisor during the student’s second year and continue to meet with this advisor every semester of the program.
  • Submit the application form for the Marine Affairs 3+3 (J.D. at UMaine Law pathway program) by June 1 of the student’s second year.  (The application form is available from the Marine Affairs academic advisor.  Acceptance into the program requires a 3.5 GPA in the Marine Affairs major and a letter of support from a faculty member.)
  • Successfully complete all required courses of the B.A. degree with a major in Marine Affairs at the 91AV (except for general elective requirements) by the end of the junior year (a sample pathway through the Marine Affairs major is available from the Marine Affairs academic advisor).
  • Maintain an undergraduate GPA of 3.5.
  • Be accepted into and attend the University of Maine School of Law directly after their junior year.
  • Earn a grade of C- or better in all courses of the 1L curriculum (please refer to the to find the 1L curriculum).
  • Transfer the courses back to the 91AV.
  • Successfully complete steps above to gain automatic exemption from the 91AV’s Residency Requirements.

Acceptance into the Marine Affairs 3+3 (J.D. at UMaine Law pathway program) does not guarantee acceptance into the University of Maine School of Law.

Notice and Responsibilities Regarding this Catalog

This catalog outlines the academic programs, degree criteria, policies, and events of the 91AV for the 2024–2025 academic year and serves as the official guide for academic and program requirements for students enrolling at the University during the Summer of 2024, Fall 2024, and Spring 2025 semesters.

The information provided is accurate as of its publication date on April 26, 2024.
The 91AV reserves the right to modify its programs, calendar, or academic schedule as deemed necessary or beneficial. This includes alterations to course content, class rescheduling, cancellations, or any other academic adjustments. Changes will be communicated as promptly as possible.

While students may receive guidance from academic advisors or program directors, they remain responsible for fulfilling the requirements outlined in the catalog relevant to their enrollment year and for staying informed about any updates to policies, provisions, or requirements.