law.onu.edu/whyonulawWHY ONU LAW?

1. EXCEPTIONAL VALUE2. VISIONARY CURRICULUM3. STUDENT SUCCESS4. FACULTY ACCESSIBILITY5. RECENT ALUMNI SUCCESS6. BAR PASSAGE RATES

7. JOB PLACEMENT RATES8. HIGH-IMPACT CLINICS9. UNIQUE LOCATION10. BEAUTIFUL CAMPUS11. ON-CAMPUS HOUSING12. FACILITIES

Why ONU Law? A Dozen Reasons...

DISCOVER a dozen reasons to attend ONU Law at law.onu.edu/whyonulaw

Our Mission:Practice-Ready Lawyers& High-Impact Learning

ONU Law’s off-campus Public Interest Legal Clinic, across from the courthouse - Lima, Ohio

JOB PLACEMENT

In the nation for placement in Government

& Public Interest Legal Jobs

- The National LawJournal

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Bankruptcy ClinicCriminal Law ClinicCorporate Transactions ClinicEnvironmental Law ClinicGovernmental Law ClinicJudicial Externships

Our clinical placement programs pair you with a practitioner, judge, prosecutor, or public defender to mentor you throughout your entire experience. You will be challenged to participate in client meetings, trials, settlements, and pleadings.

CLICK HERE: http://law.onu.edu/academics/clinical-programs

THROUGH EXTENSIVE EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING, WE TEACH OUR STUDENTS NOT ONLY TO THINK LIKE LAWYERS, BUT ALSO TO ACT AND REACT LIKE THEM.

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Municipal Government ClinicNon-Profit Litigation ClinicONU Public Interest Legal ClinicProsecution ClinicPublic Defender Clinic

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CLINICAL PLACEMENT PROGRAMSMore than 45 years of providing real-life practical experience, in and out of the classroom.Developing practice-ready lawyers is ONU Law’s mission, and we offer a high-impact learning environment for each student. We created our clinics in the early 1960s, almost 20 years before any other law school in the country. We are excited to offer some of the most extensive clinical placements in the Midwest. They allow students to interact with and represent clients; draft pleadings, briefs, and memos; provide research and writing for federal judges; and make court appearances. Every student is mentored by a specialized attorney, providing the student the opportunity to receive guidance at the elbow of someone who has mastered his or her craft. More than 60 percent of ONU Law’s student body participates in our clinical programs, which are offered for academic credit.

WHY PARTICIPATE IN A CLINICAL PROGRAM?While we pride ourselves on our ability to teach theory, the skills learned in programs like our clinics set our students apart, both on their résumés and in practice settings. These opportunities to stand out from graduates of other law programs make participating in clinical programs worth every minute.

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BANKRUPTCY CLINIC 3/6 CreditsONU provides placements with both a bankruptcy attorney in the Lima and Toledo areas and a panel Chapter 7 trustee. These two placements, in combi-nation with a judicial externship with Judge Richard Speer, BSEd ’63, JD ’66, a bankruptcy judge in Toledo, Ohio, form the clinical portion of a bankruptcy concentration offered by the College of Law. Under the supervision of a bankruptcy panel trustee or bankruptcy practitioner, students actively research, draft pleadings, and make court appearances in federal bankruptcy court.

CORPORATE TRANSACTIONAL CLINIC 3/6 CreditsThe ONU Transactional Clinic provides legal assistance to nonprofit organizations in incorporating as well as attaining nonprofit status pursuant to sec-tion 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code. In addition, the clinic has developed a long-term working relationship with the West Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church (comprising roughly 1,300 Ohio churches), whereby the clinic assists churches with a variety of legal issues, including real estate transfers, incorporations, and risk management. The Transactional Clinic is typically staffed by three to five students and maintains an active caseload of roughly 30 cases at any given time.

ENVIRONMENTAL CLINIC 3/6 CreditsONU has developed a good working relationship with the Ohio Environmental Council, a nonprofit advocacy organization in Columbus, Ohio, thatengages in both lobbying activities and environmental litigation. Within this organization, students engage in research, draft pleadings, and participate in other activities pertaining to environmental law. Students have been regularly placed with this organization over the past seven years.

GOVERNMENTAL CLINIC 3/6 CreditsONU has placed students in government settings including the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, the Ohio Secretary of State’s Office, and the Ohio Pharmacy Board. Students, supervised by attorneys from different governmental agencies, conduct extensive research, draft memos, and engage in other activities handled by the agency in question.

JUDICIAL EXTERNSHIP I AND JUDICIAL EXTERNSHIP II 2 CreditsONU places students in a variety of judicial settings. Placements are likely to include municipal court judges in Findlay; juvenile court judges in Lima; probate court judges in Findlay; common pleas court judges in Findlay, Van Wert, and Tiffin; Ohio Supreme Court justices in Columbus; federal district...

Clinic Placement Descriptions

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...court judges in Toledo, Dayton, and Columbus; and federal bankruptcy judges in Toledo. Under the supervision of selected state and federal judges, students will perform research, writing, and other court-related duties that the judge assigns

LITIGATION CLINIC 3/6 CreditsWith the ONU Litigation Clinic, students have the opportunity to represent clients in civil litigation matters such as family law, landlord/ tenant, and other general civil litigation matters at a local legal aid organization supervised by practicing attorneys affiliated with the legal aid organization.

MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT CLINIC 3/6 Credits Students work with municipal government solicitors or city law directors on civil litigation and criminal litigation issues arising within the context of a municipal government.

NONPROFIT LITIGATION CLINIC 3/6 CreditsONU Law students, supervised by practicing attorneys or administrators, actively assist nonprofit agencies on a variety of legal issues.

ONU LEGAL CLINIC 3/6 CreditsThe Ohio Northern Civil Clinic is located in Lima, Ohio (approximately 15 miles from the Ada campus). The ONU Legal Clinic is a traditional “legal aid” type clinic, which provides legal services to indigent members of Allen and Hardin counties. The clinic’s students represent clients in matters involving family law, social security disability, and general civil litigation cases. The clinic handles between 200 and 250 cases each year and maintains a client waiting list that generally represents an additional 200 cases. The clinic is typically staffed by six to 10 students supervised by a licensed staff attorney.

PROSECUTION CLINIC 3/6 CreditsONU Law provides placement in a prosecutor’s office, which represents the state in criminal misdemeanors under the supervision of a licensed practicing attorney. Local opportunities include the Lima municipal prosecutor and the Kenton municipal prosecutor.

PUBLIC DEFENDER CLINIC 3/6 CreditsONU provides placement in a public defender’s office under the supervision of a licensed practicing attorney, which involves representing criminal defen-dants. Local opportunities include the Lima municipal public defender and the Hancock County public defender. In addition, students are placed regularly with the Federal public defender’s office in Columbus, Ohio, and occasionally with the U.S. attorney’s office in Dayton, Ohio.

Curriculum, First Year

FIRST SEMESTER, First YearFirst-year students are enrolled in a required comprehensive core curricu-lum designed to provide a well-rounded understanding of American law. This includes Property, Civil Procedure, Con-tracts, Torts, and Legal Research and Writing. You are pre-registered for all courses your first semester only.

JANUARY TERM, First Year (Required)The College of Law offers an innovative Janu-ary Term. First year students take a course on Legal Problem Solving & Analysis, which has two main purposes: (1) sharpening the first year students’ ability to analyze and resolve legal problems, and (2) providing students with an opportunity to interact with members of the profession. The class sizes of 14 to 16 students are deliberately smaller than the size of a typical law school class to enable the professors to provide the students with prompt and thorough feedback. The assignments, writing exercises, and prompt individual feedback help the students learn how to effectively develop and refine their analytical and legal problem solving skills.

SECOND SEMESTER, First YearIn the Spring semester of your first year, you will register for Public Law and the Legal Pro-cess, Property 2, Civil Procedure 2, Contracts 2, Legal Research and Writing 2, and Criminal Law. If you matriculated in the summer, reg-ister for Evidence in lieu of the courses you took in the summer. Make certain to register for the correct section of each of your classes. You must continue each course in the section in which you started.

For course descriptions and upper-level requirements, go to law.onu.edu and se-lect First Year Curriculum.

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MOST INNOVATIVE

Top 20 Most InnovativeLaw Schools in 2012

- the National Jurist

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A COMMUNITY WORTH JOINING Ada, Ohio provides a quaint, small-town atmosphere that complements the friendly environ-ment found on campus. Ada offers few distractions – perfect for the rigorous study of law. When law students take a break from the rigors of their legal studies, the village offers affordable entertainment. The Ada Theatre shows first-run movies in a classic setting with $4 admission. Students satisfy their hunger at a variety of local restaurants offering menu options from Chinese to Mexican and several local pizza joints. The Inn at Ohio Northern University offers deluxe accommodations for visiting family and friends, din-ing options, and a pub. For a change of atmosphere, students can travel to nearby cities like Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, Detroit, Ft. Wayne, Louisville, and Toledo.

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RECOGNIZED FOR OUR OUTSTANDING 48 DELUXE ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT-STYLE HOUSING ACCOMMODATIONS IN 2012 BY THE NATIONAL JURIST

ON-CAMPUS HOUSING Ohio Northern University and the Village of Ada offer many housing options for Law students. More than 48 deluxe on-campus apartments are available for law and graduate students looking for the convenience of campus living.

OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING The Village of Ada provides inex-pensive 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 lo-cations are within walking distance to the College of Law, restaurants, and other shops along Main Street in Ada.

Housing, On & Off-Campus

For photos and floor plans of on-campus housing or information about off-campus living, go to law.onu.edu >> Admissions >> Housing.

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VIEW A VIDEO OF OUR ON-CAMPUS HOUSING AT:http://www.youtube.com/user/TheONUCollegeofLaw

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AdmissionsNO APPLICATION FEEDeadline: Aug. 15, 2014

Dec. 1, 2013:Dec. 1, 2013:

Jan. 1, 2014:

June 9, 2014: Aug. 15, 2014:

Admittance decisions sent on rolling basisInvitations to interview for the SummerStarter Program sent on rolling basisFree Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)available – Please completeJune LSAT administration – we accept June scoresDeadline to apply

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Schedule a VisitAND SEE WHY YOUR PEERS CHOOSE ONU LAW• Speak with an Admissions Counselor• Tour the law college• Attend a first year class• Tour on-campus housing• Lunch or coffee with current students*• Meet with Financial Aid*• Meet with Career Services* *Based upon availability

TAKE A VIRTUALTOUR OF ONU LAW

To schedule a visit, go to www.law.onu.edu >> Admissionsand submit the online form. Call toll free: 1-877-452-9668E-mail: lawadmissions@onu.edu

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