The University of Toledo College of Law

Introduction

The University of Toledo is a state university of more than 23,000 students, conveniently located on the western edge of Toledo, in one of the city's nicest residential areas. The city of Toledo offers both the cultural amenities of a big city and the affordable cost of living and close-knit feel of a small town.

The College of Law, located on the main campus of the University of Toledo, is accredited by the ABA and is a member of the AALS and the League of Ohio Law Schools. We have been training lawyers since 1906 and, in 1984, were awarded a chapter of the Order of the Coif.

Toledo Law is a vibrant community of outstanding faculty, students, and alumni who are making a difference across the country and around the world. We offer a rich and engaged classroom experience guided by faculty members who are leaders in their fields and a wide range of programs designed to help you develop and sharpen the practical skills you will need. From your first day on campus, you will be part of a close-knit community committed to your success.

Enrollment/Student Body

Total enrollment in the College of Law is around 450 students. The Fall 2011 entering class consisted of 137 students.

The diverse student body at Toledo Law is engaged in learning and service. Over the last several years, our students have come to us from over 130 undergraduate institutions in 13 states, 3 US territories, and 7 foreign countries.

Students come from a variety of backgrounds. Many come straight from college, while others have worked for years. This diversity exposes students to an interesting, stimulating, and creative atmosphere where insights and ideas flourish. Our diversity is reflected in student groups and activities, representing a broad spectrum of social, political, ethnic, and religious perspectives.

Faculty

The faculty of Toledo Law is distinctive. Our faculty makes students and learning their top priority. They have open-door policies, participate in student events, and make every student's future a personal concern. With a student/faculty ratio of 13:1, students at Toledo Law get the personal attention they deserve.

In addition to being outstanding teachers, they are outstanding scholars, and many have earned national acclaim. The faculty includes graduates of top law schools, Fulbright scholars, members of the prestigious American Law Institute, and accomplished lawyers with years of private practice and public interest experience.

Library and Physical Facilities

The spacious, newly renovated Law Center includes tiered classrooms, a striking student lounge, a state-of-the-art moot courtroom, and an amphitheater-style auditorium. The entire building offers next-generation wireless access and all classrooms include Smart Board technology.

Occupying four levels within the Law Center, the library contains group study rooms and a modern computer lab available for use by law students. Students are trained in the use of two vast electronic law libraries—LexisNexis and Westlaw.

Curriculum

Toledo Law requires the successful completion of 89 semester hours for graduation. The curriculum in the first year of the full-time program and the first two years of the part-time program consists of required courses. An extensive upper-level curriculum covers traditional as well as cutting-edge subjects, and incorporates development of professional legal skills and values.

Our academic success program provides teaching assistants for students in all basic required courses and offers tutors for any student who requests academic support.

Special Programs

Certificates of Concentration: Students can graduate with certificates of concentration in criminal, environmental, intellectual property, international, and labor/employment law.

Joint-Degree Programs: Toledo Law has joint-degree programs leading to a Master of Science in Engineering, a Master of Business Administration, a Master of Public Administration, or a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice. Students may also design individual joint-degree programs.

Legal Clinics: A pioneer in clinical legal education, Toledo Law provides an atmosphere for learning basic lawyering techniques and allows students the opportunity to further sharpen their skills in live client settings. Under close supervision, students appear in court in both civil and criminal cases. The clinical program is an important component of the overall educational experience for upper-level students. The wide array of clinical offerings enables students to gain practical legal experience before graduation. Toledo Law offers a Civil Practice Clinic, a Criminal Law Practice Program, a Dispute Resolution Clinic, a Domestic Violence and Juvenile Law Clinic, and a Public Service Externship Clinic.

Speaker Series, Symposia, and National Conferences: Toledo Law hosts a top-notch speaker series and multiple symposia and conferences. For example, Toledo Law hosts an annual Great Lakes Water Conference to address legal and policy issues critical to the Great Lakes. Entering its second decade, the conference has become a high-profile international forum for addressing some of the most important environmental issues of our time.

Student Activities

The University of Toledo Law Review is published four times a year by student members who are selected on the basis of academic performance and a writing competition.

Training and practice in brief writing and oral argument beyond the required appellate advocacy course are obtained through the Moot Court Program and Trial Advocacy Team, in the Charles Fornoff Intramural Moot Court Competition, and in several national and regional competitions.

The Student Bar Association, American Constitution Society, Black Law Students Association, Business Law Association, Criminal Justice Society, Environmental Law Society, Family and Juvenile Law Society, Federalist Society, Health Law Association, Intellectual Property Law Society, International Law Society, Labor and Employment Law Association, OUTLaw (LGBT), Public Interest Law Association, Sports Law Association, and Women Law Students Association are among many active organizations.

Admission

Applicants must have received a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university before the first day of law classes. We do not require any particular prelaw curriculum. We recommend that students take courses involving analysis, writing, and quantitative skills.

Admission decisions are the responsibility of the Admissions Committee. The committee begins to review applications in October for admission to the next fall's entering class. Applications are reviewed and decisions are made on a continuing basis.

The Admissions Committee considers undergraduate grades and transcript, LSAT scores, recommendations, professional experience, postgraduate educational experience, extracurricular activities, community service and involvement, and a personal statement.

Prospective students are encouraged to visit the law school, talk to our students and faculty, and sit in on a class. Appointments can be made through the Law Admissions Office.

Financial Aid

Toledo Law strives to provide a quality legal education at an affordable cost. The College of Law awards scholarships totaling in excess of $1.5 million each year, and all admitted students are considered for scholarship awards without separate application.

The goal of the financial aid program is to ensure that graduates have the greatest freedom to choose their careers without constraints from financial obligations.

Residents of Monroe County, Michigan, are treated as Ohio residents for tuition purposes. All remaining non-Ohio residents are charged an out-of-state surcharge to attend the University of Toledo. However, Toledo Law will cover this surcharge with an out-of-state tuition award for qualified residents of the following six Michigan counties: Hillsdale, Lenawee, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne.

In and Around Toledo

Toledo is one of the four largest metropolitan areas in Ohio and within 60 miles of Detroit and Ann Arbor, Michigan. Toledo offers both the cultural amenities of a big city and the affordable cost of living and close-knit feel of a small town. With a symphony, a ballet, a world-class art museum, a hands-on science museum, professional sports teams, and one of the region's best zoos, there is plenty to do and see.

Toledo also provides prime access to legal opportunities. The City of Toledo is home to local, state, and federal courts, and the Toledo Bar Association, which offers membership to law students, is a great resource for connecting to the local legal community.

Professional Development/Career Services

Toledo Law places top priority on providing comprehensive career planning and professional development for its students and graduates. The Office of Professional Development/Law Career Services assists students through workshops and counseling, and brings members of the local bar association and alumni from around the country together to support students in every aspect of professional growth and development.

As a result of both on- and off-campus interviews, second- and third-year students accept summer law clerk and attorney positions in all major cities of Ohio and Michigan, as well as locations throughout the United States. Graduates are successfully practicing in major law firms, government offices, the judiciary, and in public interest positions in nearly every state. Graduates also can be found in Asia, Europe, and Africa.

Toledo Law alumni are a valuable resource for current students as they pursue employment opportunities nationwide.

Applicant Profile

The University of Toledo College of Law

This grid includes only applicants who earned 120–180 LSAT scores under standard administrations.

	GPA
LSAT Score	3.75+	3.50–3.74	3.25–3.49	3.00–3.24	2.75–2.99	2.50–2.74	2.25–2.49	2.00–2.24	Below 2.00
LSAT score 175–180	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Possible	Possible	Possible	Unlikely
LSAT score 170–174	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Possible	Possible	Possible	Unlikely
LSAT score 165–169	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Possible	Possible	Unlikely	Unlikely
LSAT score 160–164	Good	Good	Good	Possible	Possible	Possible	Possible	Unlikely	Unlikely
LSAT score 155–159	Good	Possible	Possible	Possible	Possible	Possible	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely
LSAT score 150–154	Possible	Possible	Possible	Possible	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely
LSAT score 145–149	Possible	Possible	Possible	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely
LSAT score 140–144	Possible	Possible	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely
LSAT score 135–139	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely
LSAT score 130–134	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely
LSAT score 125–129	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely
LSAT score 120–124	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely	Unlikely

Good  = Good Possibility

Possible  = Possible

Unlikely  = Unlikely