DISCOVER WHY YOUR PEERS CHOOSE ONU LAW
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In Brief
A FEW OF ONU LAW’S POINTS OF PRIDE
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STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO, ONE OF THE LOWEST OF ALL U.S. LAW SCHOOLS
2nd
$4mil Lowest
OLDEST OF NINE OHIO LAW SCHOOLS
IN SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS OFFERED OVER ALL THREE CLASSES
PRIVATE LAW SCHOOL TUITION OF OHIO’S NINE LAW SCHOOLS
2/3rds
No. 1
73%
OF STUDENT-BODY HAIL FROM OUTSIDE THE STATE OF OHIO
RANKED LIBRARY OF ALL PRIVATE OHIO LAW SCHOOL LIBRARIES
OF STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN ONE OF SEVEN CLINICAL OPPORTUNITIES
*Of those reporting and in accordance with NALP placement reporting standards
125
CELEBRATING OVER 125 YEARS OF LEGAL EDUCATION
The College of Law was founded in 1885, was accredited by the American Bar Association in 1948 and is a founding member of the Ohio League of Law Schools.
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Bar Passage & Job Placement A HISTORY OF SETTING THE BAR HIGH
92% 88%
OHIO BAR PASSAGE FIRST-TIME TAKERS JULY 2011 BAR EXAM (STATE AVERAGE: 87%)
OHIO BAR PASSAGE FIRST-TIME TAKERS FEBRUARY 2011 BAR EXAM (STATE AVERAGE: 80%)
ONU LAW’S OHIO BAR PASSAGE AVERAGE FOR LAST FOUR BAR EXAMS
OHIO BAR PASSAGE FIRST-TIME TAKERS FEBRUARY 2010 BAR EXAM (STATE AVERAGE: 80%)
STATE AVERAGE FOR LAST FOUR BAR EXAMS
85% 100%
OHIO BAR PASSAGE FIRST-TIME TAKERS JULY 2010 BAR EXAM (STATE AVERAGE: 87%)
96%
91%
83.5%
Nine Ohio Law Schools
OF 2010 ONU LAW GRADUATES WERE EMPLOYED OR ENROLLED IN AN LL.M. PROGRAM WITHIN NINE MONTHS OF GRADUATION* NATIONAL AVERAGE 88% ONU LAW’S JOB PLACEMENT RATE HAS BEEN HIGHER THAN THE NATIONAL AVERAGE FOR EIGHT CONSECUTIVE YEARS *In accordance with NALP reporting standards
WWW.LAW.ONU.EDU >> ADMISSIONS >> QUICK FACTS
TAGGART LAW LIBRARY • • • •
436,000 Volumes in print and microforms Enough seats for every law student Wireless internet network Extended hours
Housing
ON-CAMPUS AND OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING Ohio Northern University and the Village of Ada offer many hosing options for Law students. Two on-campus apartment complexes are available for law and graduate students looking for the convenience of campus living. There are also many off-campus apartments, houses and duplexes available for rent and purchase all within walking distance to the college. On-Campus Apartment Amenities • 2 networked computer outlets per room • 3-5 electrical outlets • ONU cable-television service in all rooms • Telephones and voicemail in all rooms • Wall-to-wall carpeting • Extra-long twin beds (loftable) • Desk, desk chair, shelving, towel rack, mirror and closets in all rooms • Overhead lighting Kitchen Includes: Refrigerator, stove, microwave, disposal, and counter or small table with two chairs Living area includes: Couch, chair and two end tables Off-Campus Housing The Village of Ada provides inexpensive off-campus housing and a cost of living well below the national average. Monthly rental fees can range from $350$700 depending on your preferences. Many rental locations are within walking distance to the College of Law, restaurants and other shops along Main Street in Ada. WWW.LAW.ONU.EDU >> ADMISSIONS >> HOUSING
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Facility Updates 21ST CENTURY LEARNING
Classrooms The three primary law classrooms, 124, 125 and 126, will be upgraded to include the latest in classroom technology including integrated computer, video and sound systems, and interactive instructional display. The level of wood finish and color palette complement the design adopted throughout the building.
Coffee CafĂŠ
The upgraded student lounge will include a self-service coffee station, LCD televisions, vending machines, soft seating and student mailboxes. This space will serve as a hub where students can go to study, relax or manage group work.
Rare Book Room
ONU Law’s Rare Books Collection is largely composed of 18th and 19th century AngloAmerican legal treatises and early legal dictionaries. This Room will allow us to publicly display these materials in a properly controlled environment that includes temperature, humidity and lighting control.
Our Community - Ada, Ohio ONE SMALL COMMUNITY, ONE BIG FAMILY
SCHEDULE A VISIT
and see why your peers choose ONU Law • Speak with an Admissions Counselor • Tour the law college • Attend a first year class • Lunch or coffee with current students* • Meet with Financial Aid* • Meet with Career Services* *Based upon availability To schedule a visit, go to www.law.onu.edu >> Admissions and submit the online form. Call toll free: 1-877-452-966 E-mail: lawadmissions@onu.edu
Read why choosing ONU Law was the right choice for these recent alums. www.law.onu.edu >> prospective students