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.
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, immigration, civil litigation, economic development and more.
News
Law professor Mark Schultz testifies before Senate subcommittee on need to modernize internet copyright law
Schultz was one of eight experts on internet copyright law to testify before the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Intellectual Property on Feb. 11 in the first of several hearings intended to lay the groundwork to modernize the influential and controversial 1998 Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
Health law expert George Horvath to join Akron Law faculty
Horvath's combination of legal training and experience as a practicing physician will bring a unique perspective to our strong existing program in health law.
Akron Law Trial Advocacy Program ranked No. 25 in country by U.S. News
Akron Law’s programs in Intellectual Property and Part-time Studies were also recognized by U.S. News.
How does the military prepare you for law school?
The many ways that military service prepares you for law school, and how Akron Law makes it easy to get started.
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.