Akron,
OH,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Juris Doctor - Criminal law 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
Our program's success is evident in the career paths of our alumni, with numerous graduates serving as prosecutors, defense attorneys, public defenders, and judges (over 200 judges, to be precise). Additionally, our alumni contribute to juvenile justice and criminal justice policy sectors.
Set yourself apart at Akron Law by engaging with our criminal law curriculum and exceptional trial advocacy opportunities. Our advocacy and trial programs stand unmatched, with our prestigious trial team securing numerous national titles in recent years. Participate in our trial team or moot court programs to hone skills vital for criminal law practice, with plentiful volunteer options available. Enhance your credentials through our specialized litigation certificate program.
Criminal Law Expungement Clinic (Educates law students on record-sealing procedures to aid Ohio residents seeking to clear their criminal histories.)
Public Externship (Matches Akron Law students with prosecutorial offices, public defender services, legal aid groups, and nonprofit/government legal supervisors.)
Judicial Externship (Provides opportunities for students to conduct legal research and support judicial operations.)
Reentry Clinic (Enables law students to help low-income clients with record expungement applications, employment qualification certificates, and clemency petitions.)
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
A complete application form.
An active LSAC account
An active Credential Assembly Service (CAS) subscription
A CAS Law School Report including a transcript from every college or university attended (Note that it is your responsibility to have transcripts sent to CAS for processing.)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Students in our two-year accelerated International JD program should be prepared to read and discuss legal materials. Because class preparation and participation is demanding, students with English limitation may struggle. For this reason, we utilize the TOEFL and IELTS exams to ensure that you will not unduly struggle in the classroom.
Required scores on the TOEFL IBT (internet based test) are a 102 and 610 for the PBT (paper based test). Register for the TOEFL.
Required score on the IELTS is a 7.5. Register for the IELTS.
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.
An active LSAC account
An active Credential Assembly Service (CAS) subscription
A CAS Law School Report including a transcript from every college or university attended (Note that it is your responsibility to have transcripts sent to CAS for processing.)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Students in our two-year accelerated International JD program should be prepared to read and discuss legal materials. Because class preparation and participation is demanding, students with English limitation may struggle. For this reason, we utilize the TOEFL and IELTS exams to ensure that you will not unduly struggle in the classroom.
Required scores on the TOEFL IBT (internet based test) are a 102 and 610 for the PBT (paper based test). Register for the TOEFL.
Required score on the IELTS is a 7.5. Register for the IELTS.
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