THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON SCHOOL OF LAW

Affordable

Our annual tuition & fees are just over $25,000 for full-time students, whether you are from Ohio or from out of state. Ninety-six percent of our most recent entering class received scholarships.

Flexible

You can start law school in the spring, summer or fall and choose between full-time or part-time. Our Blended Online part-time J.D. program makes it easier for people with other obligations to attend law school.

Practical

At Akron Law, you will build practical skills through internships and externships, legal clinics, moot court and mock trial teams, legal research & writing courses and our professional development program.

Prospective students

Admissions

We offer a variety of enrollment options (full time, part time, enroll in January, August or May). Plus: How to apply. Tuition and fees. Financial aid options.

Academics

See our degrees and certificates, our areas of study, international offerings, and legal-skill development opportunities.

Clinical programs

Through our clinical programs, you can build expertise in such areas as trademark, civil litigation, economic development and more.

In the School of Law, we rise together at UA

NEWS

Former U.S. Patent Office director to deliver keynote at 2024 IP Symposium

Andrei Iancu, former director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will be the luncheon keynote speaker at The University of Akron’s 26th annual Symposium on Intellectual Property (IP) Law and Policy on Mon., March 25. The in-person event will include full-day Continuing Legal Education (CLE) panels on a range of current topics. The event will take place on the University campus at the Taber Student Union, 303 Carroll St. from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Akron Law updates 3+3 agreement with Youngstown State University

Akron Law summer 2024 study abroad trip to Africa is set for takeoff

Akron Law partners with University of Akron to offer LSAT Prep class on campus

Akron Law to guarantee admission for qualified Ohioans

UA unveils 3+3 B.S./J.D. in Health Care Administration for accelerated career paths

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Events

Mar.

26th Annual Symposium on Intellectual Property Law and Policy
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Jean Hower Taber Student Union
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Mar.

Admitted Student Day
10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Beatrice McDowell Commons

Apr.

Open House
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Beatrice McDowell Commons
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Apr.

Ninth District Court of Appeals, Oral Arguments
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Brennan Courtroom 180

Apr.

Law Alumni Association Board Meeting
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Seminar Room 202

Apr.

Miller Becker Center for Professional Ethics: Distinguished Lecture Series
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Brennan Courtroom 180
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Apr.

Center for Constitutional Law, Spring Lecture: Prof. Paula Monopoli, Women as Constitution Makers: Revisiting the 19th Amendment After Dobbs
12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
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