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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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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 8 week program, consisting of two first year courses, provides our students with the one-on-one attention necessary to be successful in law school. From individual weekly meetings with your academic advisor, to weekly group TA (Teaching Assistant) sessions, you will learn the needed study skills that will set you apart from those students entering through the fall. Many of our Summer Starter students end up in the top of the class at the end of their first year. This, in addition to hard work, can be credited to the skills and confidence acquired from completing the Summer Starter Program 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
Summer Starter Program
LEARN WHY ONU’S SUMMER PROGRAM WORKED FOR THESE STUDENTS “I cannot even begin to explain what an advantage the summer starter program is for students. By the time the rest of the class gets to campus, you already have confidence to speak up in class, you know what exams will be like, you have a relationship with professors, and you have made a ton of great friends who will support you through the rest of law school. It is also fantastic preparation for the time management that you need to succeed in law school.” JENNIFER KINSLEY, 2-L “The Summer Starter Program allowed me to learn how to take tests, understand how to read cases, and how different methods in the classroom are used, which took some of the pressure off of my first year. Not only did it help relieve pressure, it also allowed me to start my first year with a good grade point average and build from there.” THERESA DANIEL, 3-L
“If I could do it all over again I would not change a thing about my experience in the Summer Starter Program. Not only did I gain valuable insight on how to begin to study the law, but I also made close friends who have been able to help me wade through the rigors of law school.” IAN EVANS, 2-L
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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Facility Updates 21ST CENTURY LEARNING
SCHEDULE A VISIT ONLINE! 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 A SUPPORT SYSTEM OF FACULTY AND FRIENDS
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
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