Law Program

The law degree program at Ohio Northern University prepares students seeking a future in the independent professional practice of law, which includes instructions for taking state and national bar examinations. Students will also learn advanced research in jurisprudence. Students of the law degree program will have focused on courses in the theory and practice of the legal system, including the statutory, administrative, and judicial components of civil and criminal law. Get more details below including other Ohio colleges that offer law program.

The Law program at Northern is accredited by the American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar since 1948.

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Ohio Northern University (Northern)

1216 Sunbury Road, Columbus, OH

Northern is a nonprofit private institution located in Ada, Ohio and provides a large number of program options for students. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Northern has an annual student enrollment of about 3,600.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Legal Professions And Studies
• Engineering
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the school. Students may take either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions at Northern. A score between 1580 - 1900 on the SAT, or 24 - 29 for the ACT is common among admitted students. Approximately 80% of all applicant were admitted at this school, with 27% of those accepted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at onu.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $38,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $5,500. Some students at Northern may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically provided as grants or student loans.

The mascot for Ohio Northern University is the "Polar Bears", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students who wish to get more about Northern may visit their website at www.onu.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Law Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Northern offers a doctorate degree program in law.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Lawyers

Description

Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, lawyers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Columbus, OH
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $53.27
  • Average Annual Salary: $110810

Judicial Law Clerks

Description

Assist judges in court or by conducting research or preparing legal documents.

Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers

Description

Conduct hearings to recommend or make decisions on claims concerning government programs or other government-related matters. Determine liability, sanctions, or penalties, or recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or settlements.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -3.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Columbus, OH
  • Total Employment: 110
  • Average Hourly Rate: $43.19
  • Average Annual Salary: $89830

Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators

Description

Facilitate negotiation and conflict resolution through dialogue. Resolve conflicts outside of the court system by mutual consent of parties involved.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.2% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).