Ohio Northern University – Pettit College of Law
The University
Ohio Northern University
Founded in 1871, Ohio Northern University is a small, private institution located in the village of Ada in northwest Ohio. A private university offering a diverse, dynamic and unique learning community, the school provides rigorous professional programs in partnership with the arts and sciences. Its 3,500 students study for graduate and undergraduate degrees in five colleges: Arts and Sciences, Engineering, Business Administration, Pharmacy, and Law.
The Law School
Claude W. Pettit College of Law
The College of Law, established in 1885, is the second oldest law school in Ohio. It has enjoyed a rich and distinguished history, with many outstanding graduates achieving success as lawyers, judges, scholars, and public officials. The college consists of a diverse team of scholars, teachers, and administrators working together to enhance the students’ education and transition into the profession through small classes and personal attention. Its long commitment to training lawyers for public service is being continued and expanded through its international LL.M. program.