CONCURRENT JD/MPPA PROGRAM IN TAXATION
MASTERS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN ACCOUNTING
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JD/MPPA Concurrent Program
JURIS DOCTOR AND MASTERS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN ACCOUNTING CONCURRENT JD/MPPA – Full-Time Only Students with an interest in taxation can earn both their law degree and a masters of professional practice in accounting through a concurrent degree program offered by the College of Law and the College of Business Administration. Students admitted to the program can earn both degrees within three academic years. Concurrent degree students begin their studies with the standard first year curriculum of the College of Law. In the summer following their first year, students will take federal income taxation and an elective course. Following a second academic year of specialized courses and electives, students will be placed in a summer externship for credit that will offer field experience in tax accounting. Students will then complete a third year of study and earn both the law degree and the masters of accounting in the spring.
REPRESENTATIVE COURSES Professional Ethics and Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Corporate Governance and Accounting Business Valuation Basics of Expert Testimony Federal Income Tax Research Methods in Taxation and Accounting
Taxation of Corporations Taxation of Partnerships and Partners Taxation of Estates, Gifts and Trusts Nonprofit Organizations Business Planning Estates, Wills and Trusts
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • Two degrees in three years • Placement in summer externship • Broadening your credentials in two disciplines • Excellent preparation in tax compliance, tax planning, tax research and tax litigation • Small classes with experienced tax professionals For more information about ONU Law’s concurrent JD/MPPA program, visit our website at www.law.onu.edu
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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 81.4%
STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO, ONE OF THE LOWEST OF ALL U.S. LAW SCHOOLS
2011 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
65%
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$600 depending on your preferences. Most 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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