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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. Learn More
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Personalize your pursuit of a legal education.
Our community supports you in every step of your journey from law student to practicing member of the legal profession. Student-centered programs focus on the connection between doctrine and practice in a way that immerses students. Our faculty is committed to developing your legal and analytical skills, and they'll do so by opening their doors and engaging one-on-one. Professors are supportive and deeply engaged, not only in your school success but also in your career success. Learn More
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A system for success.
We’ve been devoted to preparing students for legal practice for 135 years, and our commitment to strong graduate outcomes remains unchanged. Students receive guaranteed clinical and externship opportunities to develop real-world skills before entering into practice. Our strong academic support program prepares graduates for success on the bar exam – not only in Ohio but across the country. Learn More
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There are lots of things we want you to know about Ohio Northern, but here are a few to get you started.

  • 81% First-time bar passage rate in Ohio following a two year pandemic
  • 12 Guaranteed clinical and externship placements
  • 5,313 Living alumni span all 50 U.S. states and abroad
  • 12:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio

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ONU Law Ranked Among Best Law Schools in Country

 

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Black Law Student Association Issues Statement Regarding Use of Excessive Force in Memphis

The Black Law Student Association members at Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law denounce the former Memphis police offic

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ONU Law ’22 graduates’ bar passage rate among strongest in the state

Ohio Northern University Law graduates who sat for the Ohio bar exam in the summer of 2022 collectively earned one of the highest pa

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Ohio Supreme Court Justice Pat DeWine to provide public presentation for ONU Law

Ada, Ohio – Ohio Supreme Court Justice Pat DeWine will offer a free, public presentation on “The Role of Justice” at Ohio Northern U

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The three “Rs”: rural, relationships and real world 

Law students thrive in Ohio State Bar Association’s Rural Practice Program

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Pair of ONU Law graduates join Army JAG Corps 

Recent ONU Law graduate Jared Sprague, JD ’22, went into law school with the goal of practicing international law.

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2nd Annual ONU Law Golf Outing to be held October 14, 2022

ONU Law is seeking sponsors and participants for the 2nd Annual Golf Outing slated for

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U.S. News & World Report releases 2023 Best Graduate Schools rankings

Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law is pleased to announce it has maintained its strong ranking in Trial Advocacy from U.

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ONU Law alumnus promoted to Colonel, U.S. Army JAG Corps

Ryan Beery, a 2002 graduate of Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law was recently promoted to th

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ONU Law students travel to Latin America

ONU Law students took what they learned in their Law and Justice in Latin America class and put it to goo

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ONU Law professor appointed by Ohio Supreme Court to Commission on Professionalism

The Supreme Court of Ohio has appointed Professor Melissa Kidder, Ohio Northern University Pettit College

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ONU Law names new director of faculty engagement

ONU Law has named Professor Dallan Flake as director of faculty engagement. 

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Study Abroad in Reykjavik, Iceland

May 25 - June 6, 2023
ONU Law’s study abroad program in Reykjavik, Iceland is an intensive, two-week experience that teaches advocacy through theory, practice, and collaboration.
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    46th Annual Law Review Symposium

     

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    Carhart Lecture Explores the legal impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

     

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    Goldman Lecture to be held on Founders Day

     

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STUDENT STORIES

Ohio Northern offers students an opportunity to grow and develop as a person - both in and out of the classroom. Hitting the books is job number one, followed by adventures and experiences that take students to places they never expected. Learn more about the journeys others have taken and consider what you might be able to do at ONU too!

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Small university, huge impact.

We’ve been devoted to preparing students for legal practice for 135 years, and ONU Law has a rich history of academic excellence. While the world and our college have evolved since our school was founded in 1885, our commitment to strong graduate outcomes remains unchanged.
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