WELCOME THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO COLLEGE OF LAW Amber Chuhy, J.D. Saturday, April 4, 2020
WHERE'S THE LAW SCHOOL ON THE UTOLEDO CAMPUS? V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 2
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Law Center Classrooms Legal Clinics Cubbon Courtroom LaValley Law Library Forum McQuade Law Auditorium SLK Lounge Patio
TELL ME MORE ABOUT YOUR ACADEMIC PROGRAM. V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 5
COURSE OF STUDY OPTIONS Full-time J.D. – 3 years Part-time J.D. – 4 years / flexible day or evening Two-Year J.D. – only for lawyers trained outside U.S. 3+3 Program – 6 years for bachelor's degree + J.D. January and August start dates! V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 6
FIRST-YEAR COURSES For full- and part-time J.D., you only Civil Procedure I • need 89 credit hours to graduate . Constitutional Law I • Contracts I & II • Required first-year courses Criminal Law • provide a strong foundation Lawyering Skills I & II • in core legal subjects. Property I & II • Torts • V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 7
SAMPLE 1L SCHEDULE V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 8
UPPER-LEVEL COURSES Required upper-level courses provide Civil Procedure II • a deeper understanding of legal Constitutional Law II • subjects and hands-on experience . Evidence • Legal Ethics • Select from a broad range of electives, Experiential Learning Requirement • including substantive law courses, Upper-Level Writing Requirement • legal clinics, and flex courses. V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 9
OPTIONS TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOUR CAREER GOALS. V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 10
CERTIFICATES OF CONCENTRATION IN LEGAL SPECIALTIES Criminal Law • Environmental Law • Intellectual Property Law • International Law • Labor & Employment Law • V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 11
JOINT DEGREES • Business + Law (J.D./M.B.A.) – master of business administration • Criminal Justice + Law (J.D./M.A.C.J.) – master of arts in criminal justice • Engineering + Law (J.D./M.S.E.) – master of science in engineering • Medicine + Law (J.D./M.D.) – doctor of medicine • Public Administration + Law (J.D./M.P.A.) – master of public administration • Public Health + Law (J.D./M.P.H.) – master of public health • OR customize your joint degree program! V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 12
My favorite Toledo Law moment was arguing in front of federal judges as a finalist in the Fornoff Appellate Advocacy Competition during my 2L year. - Brandy Brown '19 V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 13
HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCE Civil Advocacy Clinic • Corporate Counsel Externship • Mediation Externship • Public Service Externship • Tax Controversy Clinic • Simulation Courses • V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 14
GET INVOLVED Law Review • Moot Court • Mock Trial • Public Interest & Service • 24 student organizations • V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 15
WE'RE A SCHOOL DEDICATED TO HELP YOU SUCCEED. V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 16
CAREER SERVICES Professional Development Program & Mentorship • Resume/cover letter review and editing • Individual career counseling • On-campus interviews and resume collection programs • Practice area programs and roundtables • Mock interviews with attorneys and judges • V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 17
GO ANYWHERE Toledo Law alumni work in diverse fields. Law • Business • Government/Nonprofits • Health Care • Academia • V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 18
SUPPORTIVE FACULTY Faculty are leading scholars who • embrace open door policy Low student-to-faculty ratio offers • personal interaction Rated #1 by Princeton Review • for most accessible professors in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 19
RESOURCES TO PROMOTE SUCCESS Academic Support Program • Bar Passage Program • LaValley Law Library • Military Service Center • Student Disability Services • University Counseling Center • V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 20
Everyone is willing to help you. We have an amazing group of professors. At Toledo Law, you never feel alone; we are all in this together. - Raina Dawson, 3L V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 21
FUNDING YOUR LEGAL EDUCATION. V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 22
TUITION & COST OF LIVING Lowest tuition among law schools in Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana • In-state tuition rates for veterans, Ohio high school graduates, • and Michigan/Indiana residents Lowest cost of living in the region • V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 23
SCHOLARSHIPS Over $1M in entering student scholarships • Michigan/Indiana resident scholarships that guarantee • in-state tuition rates Non-conditional scholarships • Full- and partial-tuition scholarships for highly qualified students • No separate application • V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 24
FINANCIAL AID Complete FAFSA to apply for federal student aid • Loan Options • Direct Unsubsidized Loan (federal) – Up to $20,500 per academic year • Direct Grad PLUS Loan (federal) – Up to cost of attendance • Alternative loans (private) • Federal Work-Study starting 2L year • V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 25
[College staff] all work to make our experience here at UToledo as easy as possible, providing us resources and a wonderful environment to learn. - Eli Boldt, 3L V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 26
WHAT'S LIFE LIKE IN TOLEDO, OHIO? V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 27
BIG CITY / SMALL TOWN Fourth largest city in Ohio – western shore of Lake Erie • Known as "Glass City" • Cultural amenities of big city • Museums, theatres, sports teams, entertainment, • restaurants, shopping, and vibrant parks system Direct access to downtown courthouses and firms • Close-knit feel of small town • Short commutes and diverse, friendly neighborhoods • V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 28
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NEXT STEPS FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS. V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 34
VIRTUAL MOCK LSAT Saturday, April 18 11 a.m. to noon Prof. Kara Bruce Register today for a dynamic session with Toledo Law Professor Kara Bruce. Learn tips and tricks before you take a digital practice test. utoledo.edu/law/admissions/mocklsat V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 35
APPLY FOR FALL 2020 Start classes this August • Application deadline: Aug. 1, 2020 • LSAT accepted: June 2020 or earlier • V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 36
APPLY FOR SPRING OR FALL 2021 Start classes next year in January or August • Online applications open Sep. 15, 2020 • Application deadlines • Nov. 15, 2020 for spring start • Aug. 1, 2021 for fall start • LSAT accepted: • October 2020 or earlier for spring start • June 2021 or earlier for fall start • V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 37
HOW TO APPLY LSAC application • Credential Assembly Service (CAS) report • LSAT score • Transcripts • Letters of Recommendation • Personal Statement • Resume • V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 38
NEXT STEPS FOR ADMITTED STUDENTS. V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 39
CONGRATULATIONS Pay seat deposit by April 15 • Submit FAFSA • Send final transcripts • Orientation/registration packets • to be mailed in early June V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 40
DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS? V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 41
THANK YOU utoledo.edu/law/admissions 419.530.4131 or law.admissions@utoledo.edu Amber Chuhy, J.D. Saturday, April 4, 2020
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