Albany Law School has launched an accelerated program for highly motivated students to earn a law degree in two years, eliminating tuition costs for the third year. The program begins January 2017.
Along with saving a year of tuition, another major advantage of graduating in two years — rather than the typical three — includes entering the workforce sooner.
“There are applicants who are driven to obtain a legal education and apply it to the job market as soon as possible,” said Alicia Ouellette, president and dean of the small private law school in New York’s capital. “This particularly applies to older students who left the workforce to pursue their passion for the law. Many of these students tend to be well-qualified and excited for a rigorous learning environment. By reducing their time in law school – and tuition by one year – the law school will put them in a favorable position as new graduates.”
Students will have the option of starting in January or May, and after 24 months of intensive study, they will be ready to sit for the February or July bar exam, respectively.
Individuals accepted into the program will take courses over two summer terms to meet the required total of 87 credits for graduation.
Accelerated students will be able to participate in the same extracurricular activities as their three-year counterparts, including law journals, moot court competitions and field placement experiences.
