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糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock, Philander Smith create pipeline program for minority law students

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law and Philander Smith College announced the creation of a 4+3 pipeline program. This new partnership recognizes Philander Smith鈥檚 commitment to preparing aspiring law students and provides guaranteed acceptance to Bowen for Philander graduates who meet specific criteria. 鈥淏owen consistently attracts quality applicants,鈥� said Assistant Dean of Admissions Matthew Kerns. 鈥淲ith competition to enter the law school increasing, these programs reinforce our commitment to Philander Smith College students and the Little Rock community and ensure that highly motivated graduates have spots at the law school.鈥� Philander Smith College alumni qualify for the 4+3 program if they earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.4; scored a 154 or above on the LSAT; and have no character and fitness issues that would disqualify them from being admitted to the bar. Prospective students can apply to the law school through lsac.org. Students must apply to Bowen and satisfactorily complete all admissions requirements. In addition to this program and other scholarship opportunities, Bowen offers a 25 percent tuition scholarship to accepted students who earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree from an Arkansas historically black college or university.聽聽聽 鈥淲e are incredibly gratified to be a partner with the Bowen School of Law to expand access to law school for our students,鈥� said Philander Smith College President Roderick Smothers Sr. 鈥淎s an institution rooted and grounded in social justice, we aim to graduate leaders who are equipped to fight inequality. This opportunity aligns with our mission, ensuring that legal scholars will be well-prepared for the front lines of service.鈥澛� Bowen prepares students for a variety of careers, including roles as attorneys, judges or other public service leadership positions.聽