DISCOVER WHY YOUR PEERS CHOOSE ONU LAW
WHAT’S INSIDE...
•Our Points of Pride •On-Campus Housing •Bar Passage and Job Placement •Summer Starter Program •Our Facilities - Upcoming Projects •Our Community - Ada, Ohio
In Brief
A FEW OF ONU LAW’S POINTS OF PRIDE
92%
OHIO BAR PASSAGE RATE FOR FIRST-TIME TAKERS ̶ JULY 2011
2nd
10:1
STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO, ONE OF THE LOWEST OF ALL U.S. LAW SCHOOLS
96%
GRADUATE PLACEMENT RATE WITHIN NINE MONTHS OF GRADUATION*
$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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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
COURTYARD APARTMENT PHOTOS ^
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%)
85%
100%
OHIO BAR PASSAGE FIRST-TIME TAKERS JULY 2010 BAR EXAM (STATE AVERAGE: 87%)
96%
OHIO BAR PASSAGE FIRST-TIME TAKERS FEBRUARY 2010 BAR EXAM (STATE AVERAGE: 80%)
91%
ONU LAW’S OHIO BAR PASSAGE AVERAGE FOR LAST FOUR BAR EXAMS
84%
STATE AVERAGE FOR LAST FOUR BAR EXAMS
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
Summer Starter Program HIGH GPA, LOW LSAT SCORE?
The Summer Starter Program is a unique opportunity for students whose outstanding undergraduate performance indicates probable academic success in graduate school despite disproportionate LSAT scores. This is a demanding 8-week program that challenges students with a rigorous schedule of two first year law courses with frequent examinations and evaluations. Upon completion of the Summer Starter courses, students will have earned eight hours of credit that can give them an added edge in their legal education. This is not a summer qualifier program. Once admitted as a Summer Starter, the student is a member of the entering fall class as well. Small classes, individual attention and a greater chance for student participation and class interaction are hallmarks of the Summer Starter program. We believe that students selected for our Summer Starter Program reap the benefits of a “jump start” in their legal education and that their potential for success is unlimited. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity. WWW.LAW.ONU.EDU >> ADMISSIONS >> PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS >> SUMMER STARTER PROGRAM
“The Summer Starter Program was an awesome experience. It taught me how to study and prepare for a law school exams which I think is critical to any law student. However, the relationships I made with my fellow classmates during the summer was the biggest benefit from the summer program because it was where I was able to establish relationships with fellow students who support my academic and personal growth.” ZACHARY BRUMFIELD, 2-L
Facility Updates 21ST CENTURY LEARNING
Renovated 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.
New 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 Anglo-American 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
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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