2501 North Blackwelder Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73106-1493
Phone: 866.529.6281 or 405.208.5354
E-mail: lawquestions@okcu.edu; Website: law.okcu.edu
At Oklahoma City University School of Law (OCU LAW) we introduce students to an educational philosophy that purposefully and carefully blends the theory and practice of law in all of its forms. Located within minutes of some of Oklahoma's largest law firms, corporations, banks, city and state government agencies, the state capital, and state and federal courts, our location enables our students to gain valuable experience before graduation.
Oklahoma City, the capital of Oklahoma, boasts a metropolitan population that numbers over one million and covers 625 square miles. In the past 10 years, Oklahoma City has undergone a revitalization resulting in a new NBA team, a new AAA baseball stadium, the establishment of Bricktown as a premier historic entertainment district, a new public library, creation of a new riverfront recreation area, and increased investment in public schools. It is considered an easy, comfortable, and friendly place to live.
The faculty at OCU LAW are committed to the intellectual and professional growth of every student. They hold law degrees from a variety of law schools, including the nation's most prestigious. Many faculty members also hold advanced degrees in law and other fields of study, and most have significant practice-based experience.
Classes at OCU LAW are held in the Sarkeys Law Center. It houses two moot courtrooms and classrooms equipped with contemporary technology. The building features several common areas that foster interaction between students and faculty. The OCU LAW Library, located in the nearby historic Gold Star Memorial Building, houses a collection of over 321,561 volumes and volume equivalents and features computer labs with access to all online research databases. A wireless network is available in all law school facilities.
The School of Law offers a full-time JD program with either a traditional day or sunset (late afternoon/early evening) schedule. Our part-time program is available with sunset classes. By attending summer sessions, full-time students may complete their degree requirements (90 semester hours) in as little as two and a half years and part-time students in three and a half years.
In Oklahoma, students who have completed just 45 course hours are eligible for a limited license, and those who qualify may appear in court under certain circumstances. As a companion to this state licensing policy, OCU LAW has created a range of externship opportunities where academic credit can be earned in a variety of practice placement sites with field supervisors, operating under the guidance of a full-time director of externship programs.
The School of Law operates three legal centers for its students and the legal community. The Center on Alternative Dispute Resolution provides coherence and structure for the varied activities of OCU LAW in the areas of negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. The Native American Legal Resource Center focuses on Native American law and provides legal services to tribes and tribal courts, frequently through federal grants. The Center for the Study of State Constitutional Law and Government promotes scholarship and discussion on important issues relating to state government.
OCU LAW cosponsors (with Stetson University) summer international programs in Buenos Aires, Argentina; Granada, Spain; Freiberg, Germany; The Hague, the Netherlands; and Tianjin, China.
OCU LAW seeks serious, motivated students who value education and demonstrate a commitment to the values and ethics of the legal profession. Many factors are considered in the evaluation of applications. Reviewers look for evidence of analytical and critical thinking, as well as reading, research, and writing skills that suggest the applicant is prepared for law school. Additionally, the committee considers factors such as work and life experience, cultural and economic background, advanced degrees, and extracurricular and community activities.
The Alternate Summer Admission Program (ASAP) offers a limited number of applicants who do not meet traditional admission requirements an opportunity to demonstrate their capacity for law study and to earn admission for the fall by attending and passing two summer classes. Any applicant not offered direct admission will automatically be considered for admission through the summer program.
OCU LAW uses a rolling admission review process and will review applications until the class is filled. Applications received by February 1, with LSAT scores on record, will receive priority consideration for admission and scholarship assistance. To be eligible for priority review, applicants should take the June, October, or December LSAT in the year prior to which they are applying.
Each year OCU LAW awards over $1.5 million in scholarships. New applicants are evaluated and encouraged to apply for our generous scholarships ranging from $5,000 to full-tuition awards. The Hatton W. Sumners Scholarship, for example, is a full-tuition award that includes a book and living expense stipend. The Sumners Scholarships are competitive and awarded based on academic and leadership potential demonstrated within the scholarship application and during an on-campus interview. Applications for the Sumners award are due February 1. Additional scholarship assistance is available to returning upper-division students based on academic performance.
OCU LAW actively provides law students with opportunities to be engaged with the larger legal community. Numerous guest speakers, programs, and activities are sponsored to provide students with exposure to local, state, and national leaders; scholars; and legal professionals.
The entire staff at the law school is committed to assisting law students. The associate dean for students offers broad support to students and student organizations. Financial aid advisors provide loan and debt management counseling, and a student technology coordinator assists students with their computing needs. A very accessible professional library staff, which includes five librarians with JD degrees, aids students in the development of important research skills.
The Professional and Career Development Center (PCDC) hosts a wide range of workshops and guest speakers in addition to offering personal career counseling and employer cultivation efforts. The center seeks to expose law students to various areas of the law, provide the resources needed to successfully conduct an employment search, and guide them in developing the skills, ethics, and values of a legal professional. Details of services provided, contact information for career counselors, and a list of programs and workshops are available on the Professional and Career Development section of the OCU LAW website.
The School of Law offers a joint JD/MBA program and specialized certificate programs in alternative dispute resolution, public law, and business law (with concentrations in e-commerce or in financial services and commercial law). The core curriculum for every OCU LAW student includes a purposeful balance of legal theory and practical application. It provides a well-grounded foundation in the basic doctrines, functions, and ethical principles that underlie law and law practice, and is designed to produce graduates who have a breadth of understanding that enables them to become leaders in law, business, government, and civic life.
This grid includes only applicants who earned 120–180 LSAT scores under standard administrations.
| GPA | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSAT Score |
3.75+ Apps |
3.75+ Adm |
3.50– 3.74 Apps |
3.50– 3.74 Adm |
3.25– 3.49 Apps |
3.25– 3.49 Adm |
3.00– 3.24 Apps |
3.00– 3.24 Adm |
2.75– 2.99 Apps |
2.75– 2.99 Adm |
2.50– 2.74 Apps |
2.50– 2.74 Adm |
2.25– 2.49 Apps |
2.25– 2.49 Adm |
2.00– 2.24 Apps |
2.00– 2.24 Adm |
Below 2.00 Apps |
Below 2.00 Adm |
No GPA Apps |
No GPA Adm |
Total Apps |
Total Adm |
| LSAT score 175–180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LSAT score 170–174 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| LSAT score 165–169 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| LSAT score 160–164 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 40 |
| LSAT score 155–159 | 15 | 13 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 14 | 11 | 19 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 147 | 131 |
| LSAT score 150–154 | 30 | 28 | 50 | 48 | 67 | 54 | 82 | 76 | 68 | 63 | 40 | 37 | 26 | 14 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 375 | 323 |
| LSAT score 145–149 | 19 | 14 | 32 | 20 | 66 | 35 | 69 | 27 | 64 | 25 | 47 | 13 | 29 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 345 | 137 |
| LSAT score 140–144 | 6 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 30 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 195 | 3 |
| LSAT score 135–139 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 56 | 0 |
| LSAT score 130–134 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| LSAT score 125–129 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| LSAT score 120–124 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 84 | 65 | 145 | 108 | 215 | 126 | 235 | 140 | 205 | 103 | 151 | 69 | 91 | 19 | 41 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 23 | 5 | 1202 | 641 |
Apps = Number of Applicants
Adm = Number Admitted
Reflects 100% of the total applicant pool; highest LSAT data reported.