THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON SCHOOL OF LAW
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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.
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You can help support Akron Law students with your gift to the Akron Law Student Assistance Fund.
Blended Online J.D. Program
Our new Blended Online J.D. Program makes it easier for people with full-time jobs and other obligations to attend law school.
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, civil litigation, economic development and more.
News
Law School unveils new Washington D.C. IP Externship program
The program offers Akron Law students interested in IP law the opportunity to gain valuable experience working in a legal capacity for government, public interest organizations, judges, or other related entities in Washington. More.
U.S. Army Court of Criminal Appeals to hear arguments at Akron Law
Akron Law will host the U.S. Army Court of Criminal Appeals for an oral argument and there will be a question and answer session after.
Celebrating a century of legal education and community service
Over the course of the 2021-2022 academic year, Akron Law and its alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends will celebrate the school's centennial.
New York-based law firm to open office in Akron
School of Law alum returns to Akron to open new storefront law firm on Kenmore Boulevard.
Alumna's new company aims to destigmatize menstruation and end period poverty
Meet Savannah Daniels, a 2021 graduate of Akron Law, who already has an extensive resume.