PG 1 Just the FactsPG 2 Summer Starter ProgramPG 3 Summer Starter Success StoriesPG 4 Summer Starter Frequently Asked QuestionsPG 5 Concentrations & Clinical PlacementsPG 6 Curriculum, First YearPG 7 Concurrent DegreesPG 8 Financial Planning & Scholarships PG 9 Life at ONU LawPG 10 On & Off-Campus Law HousingPG 11 Admissions: Applying to Law School FAQ’sPG 12 Visiting the Law College

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“I had a career for a few years before law school, but since coming to ONU, I have felt empowered in a way that I never really did before. I know now that success is in my grasp, and I attribute that in large part to the support and concern of the faculty and the administration at ONU.”

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Just the Facts12:1student-to-faculty ratio, oneof the lowest of all U.S. lawschools

2/3RDSof ONU Law students comefrom outside the state ofOhio

48on-campus deluxe apartment-style housing accommodationsfor law students

2NDhighest in Ohio for Barrequired job placement forthe class of 2011*

39is the average number ofstudents in a first year course

1948was the year ONU Law was fully accredited by the American Bar Association

1885was the founding year of ONU Law. 127 years of preparing students for the legal profession

$25,500is the average scholarshipawarded to the 2012 incomingclass

5,129alumni residing and practicing in all 50 U.S. states and abroad

17%of the incoming class of 2012identified themselves asminority

1STschool in the country to offera bar prep course foracademic credit

>50%of ONU Law faculty hold a Ph.D. or LL.M. degree in addi-tion to their Juris Doctor

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NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE MOST INNOVATIVE LAW SCHOOLS IN 2012 BY THE NATIONAL JURIST

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Summer Starter ProgramThe Summer Starter Program is a unique opportunity for students whose outstanding undergraduate performance indicates probable academic success in graduate school despite disproportionate LSAT scores. This eight-week program, consisting of two first-year courses (eight credit hours), provides our students with the one-on-one attention necessary to be successful in law school. From individual weekly meetings with your academic support advisor, to weekly group teaching assistant (TA) sessions, you will learn study skills to set you apart from those students entering in the fall. Many of our Summer Starter students end up in the top of the class at the conclusion of their first year. This, in addition to hard work, can be credited to the skills and confidence acquired from completing the Summer Starter Program. Once you have completed the program, you are automatically enrolled into the fall entering class. It is not necessary to re-apply.

NOT GREAT AT STANDARDIZED TESTS,BUT FIND SUCCESSIN THE CLASSROOM?

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KEESHA N. WARMSBY, ESQ., JD ’10Associate, Bricker & Eckler LLP - Columbus, OhioParticipating in the Summer Starter Program enabled me to be-come acclimated to the law school environment. At the start of the fall semester, I had a good idea of what to expect regarding the coursework and exams. During the summer, I took weekly tests and met with an ONU faculty member to discuss the re-sults. By the time fall semester exams began, I understood my strengths and weaknesses. The Summer Starter Program at ONU is unlike any other. Not only did I gain confidence in myself early on, but the fast paced program provided a solid founda-tion to my legal career.

ASHLEY L. GRIFFIN, ESQ., JD ’08Thomson, Rhodes & Cowie P.C. - Pittsburgh, Pa.Ohio Northern fills its classrooms with law students who are not only intelligent, but those often-overlooked individuals who hail from diverse backgrounds, have dynamic personalities, sharp legal reasoning skills, inquisitive minds, and an ardent desire to enter the legal profession and make a difference in society. I credit my experience with the Summer Starter Program for get-ting me where I am today.

EDWARD P. CANTERBURY, ESQ., JD ’05Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt P.A. - Ft. Myers, Fl.The Summer Starter Program is an excellent introduction to law school. The testing and feedback from professors is frequent, which eases the difficult transition from college. By the end of the summer, you should have a good foundation for recognizing and analyzing legal issues.

SUMMER STARTER ALUMNI HIGHLIGHTS:ACHIEVING SUCCESSSummer Starter students have more than met our expectations – they have far exceeded them. Academically, they are ranked among the top 10 percent of each class. The valedictorians of the classes of 2005 and 2008 were Summer Starters.

Summer Starters also serve in leadership roles as members of all three classes at the College of Law. Many are serving on the Editorial Board of Law Re-view, sitting on the Executive Board of Moot Court, and holding executive positions with the Student Bar Association and other student organizations. Summer Starters are landing teaching assistant positions, receiving book awards, competing on national and international moot court teams, and acting as peer mentors.

No facet of the law school has gone untouchedby the Summer Starter Program.

FIRST YEAR CURRICULUMSUMMER STARTER PROGRAM:• Three credit hours in Criminal Law• Five credit hours of Civil Procedure• Optional teaching assistant (TA) sessions

each week• Weekly exams to provide a better understand-

ing of how to take a law exam• Weekly meeting with director or assistant

director of Academic Support

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TO APPLYApplicants may apply for free online by submitting the standard fall applica-tion. If qualified for the Summer Starter Program, you will receive a letter and email invitation to interview for the program. You are encouraged to include a statement of interest in the program with your application. To apply, visit www.law.onu.edu or www.lsac.org

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSDo I need to submit a separate application?No. Simply submit our fall application and we will flag your file and contact you if we feel your scores and qualifications make you a good candidate for the Summer Starter Program.

When should I apply to be considered for this program?Summer Starter Program interviews will begin in early February. Applications will be accepted prior to January and until all Summer Starter seats are filled. The program begins in late May or early June.

Do I have to do an on-campus interview to be consideredfor a position in the Summer Starter Program?Yes. Only you and your presence can convince us of your desire to at-tend law school and become a successful attorney.

Can I graduate early if I successfully complete this program?Students who take a full course load and summer classes are able to graduate at the end of the fall semester in their third year.

Is there a minimum GPA required from the credits earned during the Summer Starter Program to stay in the law school?Summer Starter students have until the end of spring semester to establish (or maintain) good academic standing. The Summer Starter Program is NOT a qualifier program.

What is the cost of participating in the Summer Starter Program?All students admitted to the 2013 Summer Starter Program will receive a scholarship equal to the full amount of summer tuition. Summer 2013 tuition is currently set at $10,208. If you are admitted to the Summer Starter Program, you will receive a $5,104 scholarship credited toward your fall semester tuition and another $5,104 scholarship credited toward your spring semester tuition. Thus, if you complete your first year of law school at Ohio Northern, you will have re-ceived all the benefits of the program without incurring any net tuition charges.

Where do I live during the Summer Starter Program?ONU Law offers the option of two on-campus hous-ing facilities: Polar Place and Courtyard Apartments. These options can be viewed online at www.law.onu.edu >> Admissions >> Housing. The Ada community also offers a variety of inexpensive off-campus hous-ing options.

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Bankruptcy and Commerical LawCivil LitigationCorporate LawCriminal LawInternational LawPublic Law and PolicyReal Property LawSmall Firm General PracticeTaxation

Bankruptcy ClinicCriminal Law ClinicCorporate Transactions ClinicEnvironmental Law ClinicGovernmental Law ClinicJudicial ExternshipsONU Public Interest Legal Clinic

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

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

Concentrations Clinical Placements

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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 as-signments, 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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NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE MOST INNOVATIVE LAW SCHOOLS FOR OUR STUDENT-FOCUSED JANUARY TERM IN 2012 BY THE NATIONAL JURIST

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CONCURRENT JD/LL.M. PROGRAM (International Law)ONU Law offers a unique opportunity to receive both the JD and the LL.M. in Democratic Governance and Rule of Law degrees while studying alongside international LL.M. students and participating in two summer externships in the U.S. and abroad.

CONCURRENT JD/MPPA PROGRAM (Tax Law)Students with an interest in tax law with degrees in accounting can earn both their JD and Masters of Professional Practice in Accounting within three academic years. Students will begin their studies with the standard first-year curriculum. In the summer following their first year, they will take federal income taxation and an elective course. Following a second academic year of specialized courses and electives, students will be placed in a summer externship for credit that will offer field experience in tax accounting. Students will then complete a third year of study and earn both their law degree and master’s degree in accounting in the spring.

Concurrent Degrees

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Financial AidONU Law continues to provide a premier legal education at a marginal cost. We remain the lowest private law school tuition of Ohio’s nine law colleges. As a private institution, all students pay the same tu-ition rates despite permanent state of residence. To offset the cost of tuition, ONU Law offers competitive scholarships and grants to quali-fied candidates. For the last two years, ONU Law has awarded more than $4 million in scholarships and grants to students in all three class years.

COST OF LIVINGThe cost of living may factor into your overall decision on where to attend law school. The cost of living in Ada, Ohio is well below both the state and national averages. The average cost for law students renting a two-bedroom apartment in Ada is near $550.00/month.

Scholarships & GrantsSCHOLARSHIPSONU Law awards merit-based scholarships to highly qualified stu-dents each year. These awards recognize exceptional students who possess outstanding academic credentials, diverse backgrounds, and leadership abilities that indicate the applicant’s potential to ex-cel in all aspects of the law school experience. To be considered for an ONU Law scholarship, you must submit the application for admission and all documents required within.

FINANCIAL NEED GRANTSONU Law awards a limited number of need-based grants to studentswhose Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) indicates sig-nificant need for assistance. Applicants must submit a FAFSA at the earliest possible date after Jan. 1, 2013.

CONTINUING SCHOLARSHIPSStudents who exceed their predictors their first year and do exception-ally well have the opportunity for an increase in their award offer for their second and third years. Students entering without an award of-fer their first year who do exceptionally well also have the opportunity to receive scholarships for their second and third years.

TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPSONU Law reserves funding to be awarded to students wanting to transfer to ONU Law after their first year of law school. Awards are based on a full review of the students’ application and academic his-tory.

TUITION AND OTHER EXPENSES 2012-13Ohio resident and non-resident tuition: $33,684Estimated expense for textbooks: $2,500

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Ada, Ohio provides a quaint, small-town atmosphere that complements the friendly environment 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, dining 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.

Life at ONU Law

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

ON-CAMPUS HOUSINGOhio 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 stu-dents looking for the convenience of campus living.

OFF-CAMPUS HOUSINGThe Village of Ada provides inexpensive 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 locations are within walking dis-tance 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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ADMISSIONSNO APPLICATION FEEDeadline: Aug. 15, 2013

TIMELINE:Dec. 1, 2012:Jan. 1, 2013:

Feb. 1, 2013:

June 11, 2013: Aug. 15, 2013:

Admittance decisions sent on rolling basisFree Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)available – Please completeInvitations to interview for the SummerStarter Program sent on rolling basisJune 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• Lunch or coffee with current students*• Meet with Financial Aid*• Meet with Career Services* *Based upon availability

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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