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Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law

Online JD

Ada, OH

Fully Online

Overview

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Full-Time or Part-Time

Part-Time

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Program Length

Four years

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Bar Admission

All U.S. jurisdictions (ABA-accredited)

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Accreditation

ABA-Accredited — American Bar Association (ABA)

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Number of Full-Time Faculty

21

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Online Instruction Style

Synchronous and Asynchronous

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Total Credit Requirement

90 credits

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On-Campus Attendance Requirement

100% online, fully remote program.

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Typical On Campus Day of Week

Not required.

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Joint Degree Programs Offered

Check back soon.

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Term

Semesters

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Months Students May Begin

August

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Months the Law School Confers Degrees

May

2025 First Year Part-Time Class LSAT

75th Percentile:

151

50th Percentile:

149

25th Percentile:

146

2025 First Year Part-Time Class GPA

75th Percentile:

3.67

50th Percentile:

3.34

25th Percentile:

3.06

Application
Deadline

August 1

Acceptance Rate

31.96%

Enrollees from Applicant Pool

129

Test Type Accepted

LSAT

Currency

Estimated Tuition

Full-time: $33,900/yr; Part-time: $1,415/credit. Estimated total: $127,350

Scholarships

Scholarships Offered

Accepted students should expect to recieve a scholarship. Merit-based and needs-based grants total more than $3.5 million

Application Fee

Application Fee

Waived

Financial Aid Deadline

Financial Aid Deadline

August 1

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Federal Title IV Aid Eligible

Yes — ABA-accredited institutions are Title IV eligible

Extracurriculars Offered

Access to 20+ student organizations including the Law Review, Moot Court, and Trial Team. Academic and career counseling, bar prep courses, and externship opportunities.

Externship Possible

Yes, law clinics and an externship program are integrated into the program. ONU provides 100% placement to all students.

Student Support Offered

Each student participates in orientation for an Academic Success Program and a professional identity course to support navigating the challenges of law school and the profession. Extensive Bar Exam Support is also provided to all online JD students.