University of Akron School of Law

The University of Akron School of Law is located in Akron, Ohio. The law school has been accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) since 1961.
Acceptance Rate
60.8%
Tuition & Fees
$27K
Students With Grants
95%
Bar Passage Rate 1st Time / 2 Years
72.5% / 85.5%
Learn about topics such as the degrees that you can pursue at University of Akron School of Law and what it takes to get into the JD program.
Acceptance Rate
60.8%
Median LSAT
153
Median GPA
3.54
First-Year Class Enrollment
146
Acceptance Rate
Degrees:
- JD
- Two-Year International JD
- LLM in Intellectual Property
Joint/Dual Degrees:
- JD/LLM in Intellectual Property
- JD/MBA (Master of Business Administration)
- JD/MSA (Master of Science in Accountancy)
- JD/MTax (Master in Taxation)
- JD/MAP (Master of Applied Politics)
Certificates or Concentrations:
- Certificate in Business Law
- Certificate in Constitutional Law
- Certificate in Health Law
- Certificate in Intellectual Property Law
- Certificate in Intellectual Property Law for non-JD students
JD
Fall: Jun 30, 2025
Fall (international applicants): Jun 15, 2025
Spring: Nov 15, 2024
Spring (international applicants): Oct 15, 2024
Summer: Mar 31, 2025
Summer (international applicants): Mar 1, 2025
Two-year International JD
Fall: Mar 31, 2025
Fall (international applicants): Mar 15, 2025
Spring: Nov 15, 2024
Spring (international applicants): Oct 15, 2024
LSAT
GPA
First-Year Class Enrollment
Demographic Distribution By Race
Demographic Distribution By Gender
First-Year Section Size: 35
Student/Faculty Ratio: 5.59:1
Total JD Enrollment: 420
Total Non-JD Enrollment: 21
Cost & Financial Aid
Learn about the cost of attending University of Akron School of Law and the availability of financial aid.
Tuition & Fees
$27K
Living Expenses On Campus
$17K
Living Expenses Off Campus
$6K
Students With Grants
95%
Tuition & Fees
Living Expenses
Students With Grants
Median Grant Amounts
Conditional Scholarships Offered: No
Conditional Scholarships Awarded: 0
Conditional Scholarships Reduced/Eliminated After 1 Year: 0
Extracurriculars
Learn about the opportunities that University of Akron School of Law offers outside the classroom.
Journals:
- Akron Law Review
Clinics:
- Trademark Clinic
- Small Entrepreneur and Economic Development (SEED) Clinic
- Reentry Clinic
- Ohio Governor’s Expedited Pardon Project
- Civil Litigation Clinic
Student Associations:
- American Constitution Society
- Asian Hispanic Law Students Association
- Black Law Students Association
- Business Law Society
- Cannabis Law Society
Moot Court/Legal Skills Competitions:
- Intramural mock trial competition
Other Opportunities:
- Externships
- Summer Trial Academy
- Interscholastic Moot Court & Mock Trial Teams
- South Africa and Botswana Study Abroad Program
Learn about the bar passage rate of University of Akron School of Law alumni and the career paths that they have pursued.
Bar Passage Rate 1st Time / 2 Years
72.5% / 85.5%
Graduates Employed
94.1%
Graduates in Jobs Requiring Bar Passage
70.6%
Graduates in Law Firm Jobs
49.6%
Employment Status
Employment Type
Top Three States of Employed Graduates
150 University Ave.
Akron, OH 44235
Akron, OH 44235
Most of the statistical data comes from various ABA required disclosures spreadsheets. Consult our data guide for more details about certain items on this page.