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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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86% First-time bar passage rate in Ohio during the 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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6:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio
News
Law Deans Joint Statement on the 2020 Election and Events at the Capitol
We are deans of a diverse range of law schools across the country. We do not use our positions to advance our individual views.
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ONU Law named a “Best Value” law school by preLaw magazine
Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law has been named a “Best Value” law school by preLaw magazine, a publication o
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A Judge’s Life of Service
ONU Law celebrates the life and legacy of the honorable William D. Radcliff with a scholarship.
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Building Rule of Law Across the Globe
From Rwanda to Ohio Northern University, ONU Law professor makes it his life's work to establish international rule of law
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Bob Cupp’s election as Speaker of Ohio House continues ONU tradition of public service
In continuing the University’s legacy of graduates who make an impact on the larger community, Ohio Northern University alumni conti
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ONU Law named one of the best law schools for public service
Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law was recognized by preLaw magazine as one of the “Best Schools for Public Service,” sp
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ONU Law ranks first in state with a 100 percent bar passage rate
Following the July 2019 bar exam, Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law ranks first among nine Ohio law schools for first-t
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Student awarded Moyer Fellowship for Global Research
Second-year law student Adam Moore planned to spend the summer in Tunisia promoting rule of law.
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ONU Law to resume in-person education this fall
Ohio Northern University will resume in-person, residential education this fall.
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I think the number one strength of ONU Law is our strong sense of community. Our school creates a place where everyone can feel like they belong and can depend on one another.Maggie Kimmel, JD ’20
Events
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44th Annual Law Review Symposium
"The Impact of Race on a Criminal Case" - Virtual Event
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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!
Jeremy Pratt
Determined to make a difference in the criminal justice system, ONU Law is preparing him with skills that will transition directly to the legal field
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Tracy McKay
Experiences navigating Special Education systems as a parent compelled her to raise awareness of disability rights and make a difference in the lives of others
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Ryan Johnson
Channeling a passion for the environment into a career path in environmental law
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