Akron,
OH,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Juris Doctor in Akron United States | University of Akron
University of Akron
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Akron United States
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Qualification
Juris Doctor
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
26,215
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The juris doctor (J.D.) is a graduate-level law degree necessary for legal practice in the U.S. At Akron Law, our J.D. curriculum equips students with essential knowledge, practical skills, hands-on training, and professional development for diverse career paths in legal practice, public service, corporate environments, nonprofit work, and beyond. Our comprehensive 88-credit program combines academic rigor with innovative approaches, giving students both theoretical understanding and real-world competencies for successful legal careers domestically or internationally.
Full-time enrollment usually allows degree completion within three years, letting students dedicate themselves fully to their legal education. For those needing flexibility, we offer both daytime and evening classes to accommodate working professionals pursuing their degrees while maintaining employment.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
If an application is complete otherwise and these components are missing, the Admissions Committee will consider the application complete and review it for a decision.
Letters of recommendation: Letters may be from instructors, employers, colleagues, or others. Letters of recommendation should come from appropriate sources. For example, applicants who are currently enrolled in an academic program are strongly encouraged to submit letters from instructors, and applicants who have been out of college for a number of years but have significant work experience should seek letters from employers, colleagues, or clients.
Character and fitness: If you have ever had disciplinary action taken against you in college or by a professional organization, been arrested or charged with a crime, court marshaled or dishonorably discharged from military service, involuntarily separated from employment, sued for an act that was alleged to have been intentional, or had a license denied, suspended, or revoked, you will be required to submit additional information with your application. Click here for more information on our character and fitness disclosure requirements.
Multiple LSAT or GRE scores: If an applicant has taken the LSAT or GRE more than once in the past five years, The University of Akron will consider the highest LSAT or GRE score. If an applicant is denied early on in the application cycle and then re-takes the LSAT or GRE in the same application cycle, the new score will automatically be sent to our office from LSAC or ETS, and the Admissions Committee will automatically re-review the application when the new score arrives.
Interviews: Because of time constraints, personal interviews are not a part of the application process. Applicants should submit in writing any information they wish the admissions committee to consider.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS): The TOEFL or IELTS is generally required of all foreign-educated applicants. The preferred scores on TOEFL IBT (internet based test) are a 102 and 610 for the PBT (paper based test). The preferred score on the IELTS is a 7.5.
Full Admission may be given to any applicant who desires to pursue a graduate degree and has a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with an overall grade-point average of 2.75 or better or 3.00 for the last two years (64 semester credits or equivalent), or holds an advanced degree from an accredited college or university in or appropriate to the intended field, or holds a baccalaureate or master's degree from a foreign college or university with first-class standing or its equivalent, plus satisfactory evidence of competence in English. intended field, or holds a baccalaureate or master's degree from a foreign college or university with first-class standing or its equivalent, plus satisfactory evidence of competence in English.
Letters of recommendation: Letters may be from instructors, employers, colleagues, or others. Letters of recommendation should come from appropriate sources. For example, applicants who are currently enrolled in an academic program are strongly encouraged to submit letters from instructors, and applicants who have been out of college for a number of years but have significant work experience should seek letters from employers, colleagues, or clients.
Character and fitness: If you have ever had disciplinary action taken against you in college or by a professional organization, been arrested or charged with a crime, court marshaled or dishonorably discharged from military service, involuntarily separated from employment, sued for an act that was alleged to have been intentional, or had a license denied, suspended, or revoked, you will be required to submit additional information with your application. Click here for more information on our character and fitness disclosure requirements.
Multiple LSAT or GRE scores: If an applicant has taken the LSAT or GRE more than once in the past five years, The University of Akron will consider the highest LSAT or GRE score. If an applicant is denied early on in the application cycle and then re-takes the LSAT or GRE in the same application cycle, the new score will automatically be sent to our office from LSAC or ETS, and the Admissions Committee will automatically re-review the application when the new score arrives.
Interviews: Because of time constraints, personal interviews are not a part of the application process. Applicants should submit in writing any information they wish the admissions committee to consider.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS): The TOEFL or IELTS is generally required of all foreign-educated applicants. The preferred scores on TOEFL IBT (internet based test) are a 102 and 610 for the PBT (paper based test). The preferred score on the IELTS is a 7.5.
Full Admission may be given to any applicant who desires to pursue a graduate degree and has a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with an overall grade-point average of 2.75 or better or 3.00 for the last two years (64 semester credits or equivalent), or holds an advanced degree from an accredited college or university in or appropriate to the intended field, or holds a baccalaureate or master's degree from a foreign college or university with first-class standing or its equivalent, plus satisfactory evidence of competence in English. intended field, or holds a baccalaureate or master's degree from a foreign college or university with first-class standing or its equivalent, plus satisfactory evidence of competence in English.
Tuition
USD
26,215