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The Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law
The Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law has received approval from the American Bar Association (ABA) to begin offering one of the country’s only fully online, part-time juris doctor programs.
Sound investment. Lifetime of value.
Earning your law degree is likely one of the biggest and most rewarding investments you’ll make in your lifetime. Think you can’t afford a legal education? Think again. Attending ONU Law is comparable to a public university for many students. Our tuition rates are the lowest in the Great Lakes Region among private law schools, giving you less debt upon graduation. We’re committed to helping you with personalized assistance in the admissions and financial aid process.
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By the numbers
There are lots of things we want you to know about Ohio Northern, but here are a few to get you started.
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83% Two-Year Ultimate Bar Passage Rate
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100% Placement in clinics and externships
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5,423 Living alumni span all 50 U.S. states and abroad
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12:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio
Law Video Viewbook
Here you can see videos that highlight student life at ONU Law. Learn about living in Ada, our two dozen student organizations, what sets us apart from other colleges and how we prepare you for life after law school.News
ONU Law online student receives national recognition
Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law online student Felida Villarreal is already making a name
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ONU Law alumnus John O. Costine turns 100
Meet Ohio Northern University’s centenarian! John O.
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ONU Law embraces growing appeal of online and part-time education
Students are increasingly opting for online and part-time education.
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Law Professor Beau Baez publishes book focused on student success
Congratulations to ONU Law Professor Beau Baez on the release of his new book entitled Law School Success: Advice from a Law Pro
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Helix Bar Review anticipated to be a game-changer for ONU Law students
Ohio Northern University’s Pettit College of Law is making bar prep more accessible to third-year law students by partnering with no
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ONU Pettit College of Law approved to launch fully online juris doctor program
The Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law has received approval from the American Bar Association (ABA) to begin offering o
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Law professor’s new book illuminates the origins of political and constitutional antislavery
“Thomas Morris is one of the forgotten early proponents of political and constitutional antislavery,” says David Crago, Ohio Norther
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Study Abroad in Reykjavik, Iceland
ONU Law’s study abroad program in Reykjavik, Iceland is an intensive, two-week experience that teaches advocacy through theory, practice, and collaboration.Events
