Law School Partnership Information Session
UAF is proud to offer students streamlined pathways to legal careers through strategic partnerships with esteemed law schools. These collaborations provide opportunities for accelerated degree programs, financial assistance, and specialized legal education tailored to a multitude of interests. Join us for a virtual information session with Attorney Carol Gray, Assistant Professor of Public Law, to learn more about how these partnerships can support your journey to law school.
Gonzaga University School of Law
Spokane, Washington
Through the 3+3 program with Gonzaga Law, UAF students can accelerate their legal education by completing undergraduate and law degrees in six years. After three years at UAF, students transition to Gonzaga Law, with their first-year law courses fulfilling remaining undergraduate requirements. This partnership emphasizes a seamless academic experience and reduced educational costs.
Willamette University School of Law
Salem, Oregon
UAF's 4+3 Direct Admission Program with Willamette Law offers guaranteed admission for students meeting specific academic criteria. Participants receive a renewable $10,000 annual scholarship, easing the financial burden of legal education. This partnership provides a transparent and supportive pathway to law school for UAF students and alumni.
University of Washington School of Law
Seattle, Washington
UAF's 3+3 partnership with the University of Washington School of Law allows students to complete both their undergraduate and Juris Doctor degrees in six years. Students spend three years at UAF before transitioning to UW Law, where their first-year law courses also count toward their bachelor's degree. This program offers priority admission consideration and the potential for in-state tuition rates after establishing residency, making it a cost-effective route to a top-tier legal education.
University of North Dakota School of Law
Grand Forks, North Dakota
The collaboration with UND Law offers UAF students opportunities for legal education with potential benefits such as in-state tuition rates and specialized programs in energy and natural resources law. This partnership expands options for students seeking legal careers in various sectors.
University of Maine School of Law
Portland, Maine
UAF's partnership with Maine Law provides students access to programs focusing on public interest law, environmental law, and more. This collaboration opens doors to legal education on the East Coast, broadening the horizons for UAF students.
About Attorney Carol Gray
A former public defender, Dr. Carol Gray is an Assistant Professor of Public Law at UAF, teaching courses in political science and law. She is available to advise any UAF students interested in applying to law school. Gray obtained her JD from Northeastern University School of Law and her Masters in Advocacy (LLM) from Georgetown University Law Center. She also holds a PhD and Masters of Political Science, and certificates in Human Rights; Feminist Studies; and Race, Ethnicity and Politics, from the University of Connecticut. Gray was a Fulbright Scholar in Montreal; a Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholar in Egypt; a Prettyman Fellow at Georgetown University Law Center, and a National Association for Public Interest Law Fellow at the Georgia Resource Center which represents those on Georgia鈥檚 Death Row. Gray was also a UMass W.E.B. Du Bois Community College Fellow, a Wood/Raith Gender Identity Fellow, and holder of the Mary Miles Bibb post-doctoral teaching fellowship at Framingham State University. Her research is interdisciplinary exploring law, politics and human rights as they intersect with issues of race, class, and gender. She has published in the CLR James Journal; the Worcester Review; and the American Philosophical Association鈥檚 Newsletter on Feminism and Philosophy and its Black Issues in Philosophy series blog. She published a book chapter on the lack of due process at Guantanamo and has a forthcoming co-authored book chapter on the role of the Arab-Israeli conflict in Israeli foreign policy, an edited volume to be published by Routledge.
Pre-Law at UAF
UAF鈥檚 Pre-Law Program, housed within the Department of Political Science, prepares students for success in law school and legal careers through a broad, rigorous curriculum. With personalized advising, internship opportunities, and a focus on analytical thinking and communication, the program supports students in building a strong foundation for the legal field. UAF Pre-Law also offers student involvement through the Pre-Law Club, networking events, and guidance throughout the law school application process.