Welcome To the ONU
Pettit College of Law
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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81% First-time bar passage rate in Ohio following a two year pandemic
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12 Guaranteed clinical and externship placements
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5,313 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
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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Our 'Tell, Show, Do' Approach Makes Our Students Better Lawyers
“Experiential Learning is worth all the hype,” says ONU Law Dean Charles H. Rose, III.
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First Evidence Boot Camp Prepares Trial Team for Competition Season
ONU Law’s advocacy program prepares students for success in the courtroom, boardroom, or any other settin
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Law professor presents at National Law Teaching and Learning Conference in Sacramento
Law professors from across the country got a glimpse into the unique collaboration between Ohio Northern University and the College
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Register Today for the 3rd Annual Law Golf Outing
Join us for our annual ONU Pettit College of Law Golf Outing at the Findlay Country Club on Friday, Octob
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ONU Law graduate receives national award for Fourth Amendment analysis
Justin Marks, JD ’23, said he was “astonished” when he received the call that he was the winner of this year’s New Civil Liberties A
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Law student receives Moyer Fellowship
Rising 3L Logan Hughes is motivated to become the best version of himself both professionally
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ONU Law maintains high U.S. News and World Report ranking for trial advocacy
For the third consecutive year, U.S. News and World Report placed Ohio Northern University’s
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Study Abroad in Reykjavik, Iceland May 23 - June 7, 2024
ONU Law’s study abroad program in Reykjavik, Iceland is an intensive, two-week experience that teaches advocacy through theory, practice, and collaboration.Events
