The University of Akron School of Law recently announced an auto-admit program for Ohio residents.
Known as the Akron Law Ohio Guarantee, the law school will offer automatic admission to the JD program for any Ohio resident who meets or exceeds an LSAT score of 151 and a GPA of 3.4. Applicants will still need to submit an application through the Law School Admission Council and satisfy the character and fitness standards required of all students admitted to Akron Law.
“The new Akron Law Ohio Guarantee will provide clarity and certainty for many,” said Barbara DiGiacomo, associate dean for administration and enrollment management. “We know, based on long experience, that the LSAT and GPA are reliable predictors of success in law school. We believe that the Akron Law Ohio Guarantee will alleviate some of the stress of applying to law schools for Ohio students, who will know they have a seat at Akron Law.”
DeGiacomo said that even though the Akron Law Ohio Guarantee makes Akron Law an even more attractive option for Ohio residents, “it doesn’t lessen the strong attraction for non-Ohio residents.”
“Unlike most public law schools, Akron Law’s full-time tuition and fees of just over $25,000 are virtually the same for state residents and non-residents alike,” she said.
The University of Akron School of Law is one of nine law schools in Ohio. Five are public schools, including The Ohio State University in Columbus.
