Law schools in Ohio
The 9 ABA-accredited law schools in Ohio report a median first-time bar passage of 75.5%, below the national median of 82.9%.
- Median LSAT median 155 (national 159)
- First-time bar passage median 75.5% (national 82.9%)
- Full-time, long-term JD employment median 87.8% (national 90.8%)
- Resident tuition median $33,900 (national $45,200)
Schools, ranked by first-time bar passage
| # | Law school | Median LSAT | First-time bar passage | Full-time, long-term JD employment | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Ohio State University School of Law | 168 | 92% | 93.6% | $35,650 |
| 2 | University of Dayton School of Law | 157 | 88% | 88% | $40,020 |
| 3 | University of Cincinnati School of Law | 159 | 85.6% | 91.3% | $24,010 |
| 4 | Case Western Reserve University School of Law | 162 | 82% | 81.7% | $64,600 |
| 5 | Cleveland State University School of Law | 155 | 75.5% | 80.3% | $29,766 |
| 6 | University of Toledo School of Law | 153 | 72.3% | 74.5% | $26,446 |
| 7 | Capital University Law School | 151 | 72.2% | 84.3% | $45,066 |
| 8 | University of Akron School of Law | 154 | 72.1% | 89.5% | $22,359 |
| 9 | Ohio Northern University School of Law | 149 | 68.4% | 87.8% | $33,900 |
Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle. Last updated June 8, 2026.