The Claude W. Pettit College of Law at Ohio Northern University is a private law school located in Ada, Ohio. Founded in 1885, we are one of the oldest law schools in the country, educating practice-ready, purpose-driven attorneys who make a mark in the legal profession.
Each student at ONU Law is a valued member of our tight-knit community, enjoying individual attention and small class sizes. They also benefit from unrivaled access to professional networks, experiential learning and life-changing opportunities.
Our innovative curriculum emphasizes practical training, academic support, and bar exam preparation. As a result, our students experience incredible success on the bar exam, oftentimes ranking in the top three in the state for first-time pass rates and securing rates consistently above the national averages. We also pack a mighty punch when it comes to job placement, again placing above both state and national averages.
