Comparison of Full-Time and Part-Time Programs
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Akron Law offers students a great deal of flexibility in the way they complete law school. Full-time and part-time students have exactly the same opportunities, but there are some differences in the ways in which full-time and part-time students complete law school. The table below summarizes the similarities and differences between the full-time and part-time programs.
Full-Time |
Part-Time |
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| Credits Required for Graduation | 88 | 88 |
| Credit Hour Load | 12 to 16 credits each fall and spring semester, summer optional | 8 to 10 credits each fall and spring semester 5 credits 1st summer 3 to 6 credits subsequent summers |
| Class Schedules | Courses are offered at various times Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 4:35 p.m.
Click here for a sample schedule. |
Part-time evening students take classes 3-4 nights per week, usually from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. each night.
Part-time day students take classes at various times Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 4:35 p.m. Click here for sample schedules. |
| Graduation | Traditional: 3 years Early-out: 2 ½ years |
Traditional: 4 years Early-out: 3 ½ years Extended: 5-6 years Note that students who start part-time can graduate in 3 years if they transfer to full-time study after the first year and attend during summer sessions. |
| Faculty | Full-time faculty teach required courses and electives | Full-time faculty teach required courses and electives
PLUS many highly specialized electives are taught by adjunct professors and are available for all students to take during evening hours |
| Law Review Eligibility | Yes | Yes |
| Organization Leadership/Membership | Yes | Yes |
| Clinical Program Eligibility | Yes | Yes |
| Placement Assistance by Career Planning | Yes - November 1 or later of first year (in accordance with NALP guidelines) | Yes - From first day of law school |
| Eligible to try out for Competition Teams (Moot Court, Mock Trial) | Yes | Yes |
| Age of Entering Students | Generally averages 24-26 | Generally averages 26-28 |
| Dean’s Office Accessibility | 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday during fall and spring semesters
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during summers Evening appointments available |
8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday during fall and spring semesters
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during summers Evening appointments available |
| Law Library Hours | Late night hours - Click here for details | Late night hours - Click here for details |
| Employment Policy | May not work during first year fall and spring semesters May work full time during winter and summer breaks–not recommended to work more than 40 hours per week if enrolled in summer or intersession classes May work up to 20 hours per week during 2nd and 3rd year fall and spring semesters |
May work full-time year-round, unless otherwise stated in the admission letter; not recommended to work more than 40 hours per week |
| Scholarships | Eligible to be considered for entering and upper-division scholarships | Eligible to be considered for entering and upper-division scholarships |
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