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At Akron Law, we have taken the lead in providing high quality education to all of our students without the expensive price tag.

Located in a dynamic region renowned for rolling hills, stunning woodlands, famous sporting events, a national park, and more than 150 Fortune 500 companies, The University of Akron School of Law provides a broad-based legal education and cutting-edge skills training that can prepare you for a professional career in law or other sectors in Ohio, around the United States, or across the world. Our outstanding and dedicated faculty, administration, and staff invest in your success. Flexible enrollment opportunities, specialized studies and certificates, clinical programs, and joint degrees enable you to get the academic and practical experiences that best meet your needs. Our distinguished intellectual property program provides students with non-science and science backgrounds with training from renowned experts, close contact with IP lawyers and leaders in industry, and pathways to success. We also offer a leading trial advocacy program including litigation courses, alternative dispute resolution offerings, and a national championship trial team. Other areas of strength include health law, business, criminal law, constitutional law (including one of only four centers established by the U.S. Congress), ethics, family law, international law, wealth management law, and others. The Akron Law community counts more than 7,000 attorneys, policymakers, leaders of industry, and judges (nearly 200 at present) among its ranks. Distinguish yourself here at The University of Akron School of Law!

10/30/2026

10/29/2026

The 2026 Miller Becker Seminar brought together over 200 lawyers (virtually and in-person) at the Ohio Supreme Court to discuss First Amendment issues in disciplinary cases. The program is hosted annually in partnership with the Board of Professional Conduct and the Office of Disciplinary Counsel. Representing Akron Law and the MBC Center were Prof. Heather Zirke and Prof. Emeritus Jack Sahl.

10/26/2026

Last week, Akron Law Admissions hosted the Williams Honors College for a "Dine and Discover" event. Students heard from Professors Emily Michiko Morris and Mark Schultz about intellectual property and patent law in addition to learning more about the law school admissions process from Assistant Director of Admissions Jennifer Browning.

10/22/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Professor Tracy Thomas’s book talk on The First Woman Judge: The Life & Legacy of Florence Allen!

Hosted by The Center for Constitutional Law at Akron Law, the event explored Florence Allen’s groundbreaking legacy as the first woman elected to a state supreme court and the first woman appointed to a federal appellate court.

Thank you to Professor Thomas and moderator Professor Jess Miers for sharing their insights and helping us celebrate this important piece of legal history.

10/21/2026

Thank you to all of the employers and students who joined us for our annual 1L Night of Networking! We’re grateful to our employer partners for sharing their time and insights with our students, and a big thank-you to our Career Services team for organizing another great event! We appreciate everyone who helped make the evening a success! ⚖️

10/19/2026

Join us for our third annual Professionalism Week! Events will focus on building your professional identity and connections in the legal field. We encourage you to participate in these opportunities to develop your professional identity as you prepare for your career!

10/16/2026

Best of luck to our Buffalo team as they compete at the Buffalo-Niagara Trial Competition this weekend! They just wrapped up the first day of the competition and will compete tomorrow as well. 🦬

Pictured: 2L Jonathan Licata, 3L Maura Springer, 2L McKenna Muir, and 3L Jaymeson Hardin

Coaches: Susannah Bender, Jess Forrest, Alyssa Pijanowski, and Tony Wise

10/16/2026

Congratulations to all of the Akron Law graduates who passed the Ohio Bar Exam!

While Ohio results were released today, we would like to extend our congratulations to any Akron Law graduates who have already been sworn into the profession in other states.

10/14/2026

“Reaching the 300th pardon is a remarkable milestone and we are especially proud that 156 of those pardons have been made possible through the extraordinary work of Professor Joann Sahl and Akron Law students. We could not be prouder of the compassion, dedication, and professionalism they bring to this work. This project allows Akron Law to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others and in our communities." - Dean Emily Janoski-Haehlen

Pictured here are Professor Joann Sahl, Clinic Coordinator Angie Smith, and current Expedited Pardon Project student participants.

Press release: https://governor.ohio.gov/media/news-and-media/ohio-governors-expedited-pardon-project-exceeds-300-pardons

10/06/2026

We are proud and excited to share that more than 300 people have now received a pardon through the Ohio Governor's Expedited Pardon Project. 🥳

Those convicted of a criminal offense in Ohio often face lifelong obstacles to housing, jobs, and more. A pardon can help remove those barriers and create a path forward.

This milestone would not have been possible without the dedicated efforts of our service providers, who offer free pardon application assistance to eligible clients accepted into the program. Service providers include, Drug Enforcement and Policy Center at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, The University of Akron School of Law, The University of Dayton School of Law, CSU Law School, the Ohio Justice and Policy Center, Toledo Law, and
Toledo Legal Aid at the Public Defender’s Office.

🔗 Learn more about the project: https://www.ohioexpeditedpardon.org/

Address

150 University Avenue
Akron, OH
44325

Telephone

+13309727331

Website

http://www.uakron.edu/law

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