The University of Iowa College of Law and Cornell College in Mount Vernon have entered into an agreement that will allow undergraduate students at Cornell to earn both their bachelor’s and law degrees in six years.

The 3+3 program, which was first announced in November 2013, allows eligible undergraduates at partner institutions admission to the College of Law at the conclusion of their junior year.

The credits earned during their first year of law school will also apply the their undergraduate degree, saving a year of tuition and related costs.

Gail Agrawal, dean of the UI College of Law, says the program allows qualified Iowa students the opportunity to get a one-year head start on their law career.

“This is not a program for every student, but for the right student,” says Agrawal. “We are always looking for opportunities to support students who are certain that law is the path for them.”

Cornell College is the tenth institution to partner with the UI College of Law in the 3+3 program.

For more information on the 3+3 Program and Iowa Law’s partner institutions, visit the Iowa Law website.