THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON SCHOOL OF LAW

Akron Law student studying in the law school

Affordable

Our annual tuition & fees are just over $25,000 for full-time students, whether you are from Ohio or from out of state. Ninety-six percent of our most recent entering class received scholarships.

Akron Law student studying at home

Flexible

You can start law school in the spring, summer or fall and choose between full-time or part-time. Our Blended Online part-time J.D. program makes it easier for people with other obligations to attend law school.

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Practical

At Akron Law, you will build practical skills through internships and externships, legal clinics, moot court and mock trial teams, legal research & writing courses and our professional development program.

Prospective students

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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.

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Clinical programs

Through our clinical programs, you can build expertise in such areas as trademark, civil litigation, economic development and more.

In the School of Law, we rise together at UA
In the School of Law, we rise together at UA
In the School of Law, we rise together at UA

Events

Jan.

28

Federalist Society Speaker: Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Room 180, C. Blake McDowell School of Law, 150 University Ave, Akron

Jan.

29

Constutional Law Discussion Forum
Birthright Citizenship
12:15pm - 1:30pm
Beatrice McDowell Commons
C. Blake McDowell School of Law, 150 University Ave, Akron

Jan.

29

Akron Bar Pathfinder Reception
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Beatrice McDowell Commons
C. Blake McDowell School of Law, 150 University Ave, Akron

Jan.

30

Environmental Law Event:
Current Oil and Gas Litigation on Ohio Public Lands

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Room 281, C. Blake McDowell School of Law, 150 University Ave, Akron

Feb.

5-7

Winter Institute 2025
Join us for the 18th Annual Winter Institute
LaPlaya Beach Resort, Naples,
Click Here for more information.

Feb.

8

Prospective Student Information Session
10:00am - 12:00pm
C. Blake McDowell Law Center

Feb.

11

Turning Point Court Session
9:00am - 11:00pm
Room 180, C. Blake McDowell Law Center

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Visit Akron Law

There are many ways to experience Akron Law; attend an open house, or join a LSAT workshop. We also offer personal visits by request.

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The University of Akron, School of Law is approved by the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the American Bar Association, 321 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654, 312-988-6738.