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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.
GRE and LSAT now accepted
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.
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
International students find support and success at Akron Law
Students from China, Peru and India talk about why Akron Law is right for them.
The Governor’s Expedited Pardon Project will simplify Ohio’s lengthy clemency process for certain rehabilitated citizens who have consistently demonstrated that they’ve become contributing members of society.
Crain's Cleveland Business: Employment for new law school grads hits best rate since 2008 recession
Crain's reports that the employment rate for fresh law school grads is now the best since the 2008 recession, while the total number of law firm jobs has increased for the first time in five years.
Light bulb moment: Army intelligence analyst turns patent attorney
For someone as brainy as Nick Buchmuller ’18 — a former intelligence analyst for the U.S. Army Reserve and chemical engineering major — attending School of Law was a no-brainer.
Events
Feb
5-7
Akron Law Winter Institute, held this year at the Naples (Fla.) Beach Hotel & Golf Club. Earn 12.5 hours of CLE credit, including 4.0 hours of professional conduct. Details and registration.
Feb
13
Open house for prospective students. Learn about admissions and financial aid, and tour of Akron Law's newly renovated building. See details and register.
Mar
7
Open house for prospective students. Learn about admissions and financial aid, and tour of Akron Law's newly renovated building. See details and register.
Mar
9
22nd annual Symposium on Intellectual Property Law and Policy. The Honorable Alice Batchelder, former Chief Judge of the Sixth Circuit, will be the keynote. See details and register.
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Set up a personal visit, or attend one of our open houses or LSAT workshops. Visit Akron Law.