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Introduction to the Juris Doctor (J.D.) Program

The University of Toledo's College of Law offers a Juris Doctor (J.D.) program that provides students with a strong and diverse community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The program is designed to deliver a legal education at an exceptional value, with a focus on practical experience and meaningful connections with peers, faculty, and alumni.

Program Overview

The J.D. program at Toledo Law is fully accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and offers a range of pathways to a law degree, including:

• 3+3 accelerated B.A./B.S. and J.D. (for select colleges and universities)
• Full-time J.D.
• Part-time J.D. (day and evening options)
• Joint J.D./graduate programs in business administration, criminal justice, disability studies, engineering, medicine, public administration, and public health
• Two-year J.D. for lawyers trained outside of the U.S.

Program Details

The J.D. program includes a range of courses and experiences, such as:

• Clinical and externship opportunities
• Trial practice in the Cubbon Courtroom
• Access to the Legal Institute of the Great Lakes (LIGL) research center
• Use of the 42,000-square-foot LaValley Law Library
• Opportunities for volunteer service with public service agencies and nonprofits

Specializations and Certificates

Toledo Law students can specialize and earn certificates of concentration in:

• Criminal law
• Environmental law
• Labor and employment law

Career Opportunities

Toledo Law graduates go on to become lawyers, judges, politicians, and more, with many practicing as attorneys and partners in law firms and organizations. The college offers outstanding career services, including professional training and networking opportunities.

Top Reasons to Study at Toledo Law

The top reasons to study at Toledo Law include:

1. Flexibility to complete the law degree at your own pace
2. Opportunities to get involved on campus through over 25 law student organizations
3. A law education at an exceptional value, with low tuition rates and merit scholarship support
4. Volunteer service opportunities with public service agencies and nonprofits
5. Small classroom sizes with a low student-to-faculty ratio
6. Resources to support success, including the Cubbon Courtroom and the LaValley Law Library
7. Connections to a thriving law alumni network with over 8,000 living alumni

Alumni Success

Toledo Law alumni have achieved success in law, government, business, nonprofits, and many other fields throughout the nation and around the world, including state supreme court justices, federal judges, and a member of the U.S. Congress.