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Take the first step toward the law career you envision. Apply to the Pettit College of Law at Ohio Northern University. Here you’ll encounter an experienced-based legal education that prepares you to hit the ground running right after graduation.

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EXCELLENCE BY THE NUMBERS

We are recognized for our unmatched value in the areas of teaching quality, affordability, and first-time bar passage rates.

  • 86% First-time bar passage rate in Ohio during the pandemic
  • $31,900 Lowest private law school tuition in the Great Lakes Region
  • 9:1 Our law student-to-faculty ratio is one of the lowest in the nation
  • 100% Guaranteed clinic and externship placements
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“ONU Law fosters a welcoming, yet rigorous learning environment, that challenges you as a student and leaves you yearning for more.”
Sofia McDaniel, law student
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One of the best kept secrets

A legal education that blends rigorous coursework with extensive opportunities for practical application. Professors and peers who know you by name and go above and beyond to help you succeed. Small class sizes, exceptional bar passage rates, and outstanding job placements. Discover what ONU Law can offer you.
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Tuition and Financial Aid

Looking for a top-tier legal education that won’t leave you saddled with debt? ONU Law offers the lowest tuition among private law schools in the Great Lakes Region--and that’s before scholarships and aid. Every year we provide nearly $2 million in scholarships to ONU law students.

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A guide for your journey

Law school is a big step for your future. We are here to answer your questions and assist you along the way. Reach out to one of our admissions counselors directly. We’d love to hear from  you!

 

Rachel Tuskes, law admissions counselor, 419-772-2758

Rachel Tuskes

Hailey Russell, director of law admissions, 419-772-2213

Hailey Russell

Linda Louth, advanced administrative assistant, 419-772-2754

Linda Louth

Ryan Johnson, L-3, law ambassador, r-johnson.5@onu.edu

Ryan Johnson, L-3, law ambassador, r-johnson.5@onu.edu

Jonathan McKenna, L-2, law ambassador, j-mckenna@onu.edu

Jonathan McKenna, L-2, law ambassador, j-mckenna@onu.edu

Jeremy Pratt Jr., L-3, law ambassador, j-pratt.1@onu.edu

Jeremy Pratt Jr., L-3, law ambassador, j-pratt.1@onu.edu

Hannah Smith, L-2, law ambassador, h-smith.3@onu.edu

Hannah Smith, L-2, law ambassador, h-smith.3@onu.edu

Alyssa Waite, L-3, law ambassador, a-waite.1@onu.edu

Alyssa Waite, L-3, law ambassador, a-waite.1@onu.edu

Come see for yourself

Come experience the friendliness and quiet of our beautiful campus. We think you’ll agree that ONU is the perfect place to study law. Schedule a visit for a day that works best for you, or plan to attend our Fall Preview Day in November.

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“ONU has been a great fit for me. I’ve been able to focus on my studies, meet interesting people, and travel to new places all over Ohio.”
Evan Thorstad, law student
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Next steps after acceptance

Once you’ve been accepted into ONU Law, you become part of a close-knit community. We invite you to take advantage of all we have to offer--and enjoy! We’ll guide you through the next steps, including making a deposit and participating in our Accepted Students Day.
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DIVE DEEPER

At ONU Law, you’ll find a place that values who you are and what you want to achieve in your future legal career.


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News

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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ONU Law announces interim director of advocacy

Law professor David Raack has been named ONU Law's interim director of advocacy.

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ONU Law students travel abroad in January

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ONU Law cosponsors conference in Puerto Rico in 2022

ONU Law is excited to cosponsor the "Lift Every Voice, Developing New Advocacy Paradigms" conference in Puerto Rico.

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ONU Law kicks off Food For Thought series

ONU Law kicked off a new series called Food for Thought.

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ONU Law publishes premier issue of Civil Rights Law Journal

ONU Law is proud to publish its premier issue of the Civil Rights Law Journal.

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ONU Law launches scholarship and Academic Success suite to honor Professor Nancy Sabol

Nancy Sabol served as the Director of Academic Support, Associate Professor of Law and Title IX Coordinator at Ohio Northern Univers

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