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Welcome to Ohio Northern University’s College of Law – Ohio’s second oldest of nine law schools. Founded in 1885, ONU Law has more than 5,000 alumni across all 50 U.S. states, an outstanding reputation throughout major law firms across the country, and a vibrant student community unmatched by other law schools.

ONU Law is a small private university located on 342 beautiful acres of trees, ponds and lush green plant life. Annually, the college of law enrolls more than 310 students from more than 40 states in our full-time Juris Doctor degree and concurrent JD/LL.M. and JD/MPPA programs.

With an enviable 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio; consistently strong bar passage and employment placement statistics; accomplished, nationally recognized faculty; and a dynamic and vibrant student community, the ONU College of Law is preparing students for the challenging legal profession in the 21st century.

At ONU Law, our goal is not only to educate, but also to ensure the development of practical skills, morals, and leadership needed to be successful in the practice of law. Our 2012-13 application is FREE. We encourage you to apply now for the greatest consideration for admission and scholarship opportunities.

 

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  • Founded in 1885 and fully accredited by the ABA in 1948, Ohio Northern University College of Law is the 2nd oldest law school in Ohio.
  • In 2011, ONU Law celebrates 126 years of legal education.
  • ONU Law awards more than $4million in scholarship offers each year. Scholarships are renewable for students' second and third years dependent upon their maintaining a 3.0 GPA.
  • For eight consecutive years, ONU Law's job placement rate at nine months after graduation has exceeded the national average.*
  • 96% of 2010 ONU Law graduates were employed or seeking an LL.M. within nine months of graduation. National Average: 90.5%*
  • Your experience will go beyond the traditional lecture series with hands-on experiential learning opportunities through our many skills courses, intensive topic courses, moot court, pro bono and public interest fellowships.
  • 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio - one of the lowest of all U.S. law schools.
  • ONU Law faculty have earned degrees from Cornell, Columbia, Duke, Harvard, Michigan, the University of California and Yale among others.
  • Our over 5,000 Law Alumni hail from all 50 U.S. states. They sit on federal and state courts across the country, including the Ohio Supreme Court. They hold executive offices in the U.S. Congress and state legislatures, and are partners and associates at major law firms across the country.
  • We offer two on-campus housing options for our law students. Pictures of Polar Place and Courtyard apartments can be found on the housing page.  
  • We are a private Methodist affiliated academic institution that welcomes students of all backgrounds, faiths, and cultures.                                                                          

*Statistics based on National Association for Law Placement (NALP) criteria.

   

   

   

   

     

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Office of Law Admissions
Ohio Northern University
Pettit College of Law
Tilton Hall of Law, Room 119
525 S.outh Main Street
Ada, OH 45810
Phone: 419-772-2211
Toll-free: 877-452-9668
Fax: 419-772-3042
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