FIRST PUBLIC LAW SCHOOL IN OHIO
TO ACCEPT THE GRE
THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON SCHOOL OF LAW
Take advantage of a law school acclaimed for its practicality, flexibility, ideal size, affordability, and overall quality. Why Akron Law is right for you.
Greater bar exam success
Starting their first year, Akron Law students recieve full academic and bar-prep support at no cost through an innovative partnership with BARBRI.
Flexible start times
Begin law school at Akron in January, May or August. Explore flexible start times at Akron.
Top 50 rankings by U.S. News
They reflect our strength in IP law, trial advocacy, and our part-time J.D. program. Learn more.
Prospective students
Admissions
We offer a variety of enrollment options (full time, part time, enroll in January, August or May). Plus: How to apply. Tuition and fees. Financial aid options.
Academics
See our degrees and certificates, our areas of study, international offerings, and legal-skill development opportunities.
Clinical programs
Through our clinical programs, you can build expertise in such areas as trademark, immigration, civil litigation, economic development and more.
News
Summit County's all-female bench includes seven Akron Law alumnae
The seven are Judges Alison Breaux, Christine Croce, Amy Corrigall Jones, Joy Malek Oldfield, Kathryn Michael, Susan Baker Ross and Mary Margaret Rowlands. Judge Tammy O'Brien earned her undergraduate degree from UA.
Ohio.com: Summit County’s all-female bench marks milestone with portrait
Akron Law to accept GRE scores as an alternative to the LSAT
Akron is the first public law school in Ohio to accept the GRE and the first law school in the country to do so whose annual tuition for all students is under $25,000.
Akron Law student’s IP prowess adds value in biotech internship
During Rehan Peerzada's six-week internship program at Northeast Ohio Medical University, he used his background in patents and intellectual property to pitch medical innovations to investors.
Akron Legal News: Constitutional Law Conference to focus on 19th Amendment
A preview of the conference and its examination of whether the amendment has lived up to its promise of gender equality.
Akron Law associate dean elected to the board of the American Association of Law Libraries
Emily M. Janoski-Haehlen has been elected to the eleven-member Executive Board of the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) for the 2019-22 term.
Events
Oct
15
Open house for prospective students and LSAT workshop. Learn about admissions and financial aid, and tour of Akron Law's newly renovated law building. See details and register.
Nov
23
Open house for prospective students. Learn about admissions and financial aid, and tour of Akron Law's newly renovated law building. See details and register.
Visit Akron Law
Set up a personal visit, or attend one of our open houses or LSAT workshops. Visit Akron Law.