A new partnership will allow undergraduate students at Millsaps College to pursue an accelerated law degree at Ole Miss.
The two institutions recently signed a memorandum of understanding creating the pathway to law school initiative, giving students the opportunity to trim a year off the time needed to earn both a bachelor’s degree and a law degree.
Under the agreement, Millsaps students who complete a specific curriculum of undergraduate coursework can apply to and attend Ole Miss Law. After successfully finishing their first year of law school, Millsaps will count those credits and award the student their bachelor’s degree, paving the way to a J.D. completion earlier than usual.
“We are thrilled to partner with Ole Miss to train the next generation of professionals,” Millsaps College President Frank Neville said. “This partnership reflects our commitment to creating innovative academic pathways that prepare Millsaps students for leadership and service. By establishing a faster, more affordable path to earning both a bachelor’s and a law degree, we’re giving our students a head start on their careers.”
The agreement also includes application fee waivers, a credential assembly report waiver, and plans for a jointly produced lecture series featuring legal scholars and alumni on the Millsaps campus. These events will explore pressing legal issues, aiming to foster dialogue between law and liberal arts disciplines.
“We are proud to partner with Millsaps College to create an accelerated path for some of Mississippi’s most talented students,” said Frederick G. Slabach, dean and professor of law at the University of Mississippi, said. “This program opens the door for high-achieving undergraduates to pursue a law degree more efficiently without sacrificing academic rigor or the rich experiences that both institutions provide.”
The memorandum of understanding will remain in effect for five years. Ole Miss, in the past, has reached similar agreements with Mississippi State, Southern Miss, and Jackson State.