Faulkner University’s Thomas Goode Jones School of Law and York University signed a historic agreement allowing eligible York students to enroll in an accelerated law degree program at Faulkner Law.
Faulkner President Mitch Henry and York President Timothy Westbrook signed the Memorandum of Understanding on February 10, 2026.
The agreement, commonly referred to as a “3+3” Program, will enable York students interested in pursuing a law degree to complete their first three years at York for their undergraduate degree, followed by three years at Faulkner Law for their Juris Doctor. The first year at Faulkner Law will fulfill students’ undergraduate requirements. Their final two years at the law school will prepare them to sit for the state bar exam. This streamlined path allows students to earn both their bachelor’s and law degrees in just six years.
“I want to express my gratitude to Faulkner University and Jones School of Law for inviting us to be a part of this partnership,” Westbrook said. “We’re very excited about the future of Christian higher education and giving this opportunity to the students at York University to be able to pursue an academic future and career through law is very exciting for us.”
According to recent statistics released by the American Bar Association, Faulkner Law’s first-year class has grown to 167 students, representing a 49.11% increase over last year’s entering class. This growth ranks as the third-largest percentage increase among law schools nationwide and stands as the largest increase in Alabama.
In addition, many who have graduated from Jones currently serve as District Attorneys, public defenders and circuit court judges including two who are currently serving as Alabama Supreme Court Justices.
“It’s a blessing for us to connect with York University formally and to create an opportunity for students who are driven and impactful to get out ahead of the game and take advantage of this 3+3 opportunity with our law school,” Henry said.
York University, located in Nebraska, is a Christian liberal arts institution with a mission to inspire students intellectually, physically, and spiritually through a caring Christian community of supportive peers, excellent educators, and passionate alumni. Their community provides students opportunities to engage in an experience that leads to a lifetime of growth.
